as in rhetorical
full of fine words and fancy expressions
an overwritten novel with far too many purple patches
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Recent Examples of purple
Emperor 1 tolerates heat well, and the dark-purple-red leaves are less prone to scorching.
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
But in spring, in October, the avenues turn purple and the city of gold becomes the city of amethyst.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
When the match resumed two days later, players on both teams wore purple armbands in her honor.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
With white spring blooms, showy bark, edible purple-red berries, and great autumn color, this plant offers year-round interest.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
But in spring, in October, the avenues turn purple and the city of gold becomes the city of amethyst.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
When the match resumed two days later, players on both teams wore purple armbands in her honor.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
With white spring blooms, showy bark, edible purple-red berries, and great autumn color, this plant offers year-round interest.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for purple
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purple
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Bangladeshi civil society welcomed rhetorical support for its democracy but was demoralized by Washington’s reluctance to act decisively.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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It was founded by Simon Bolívar, who led the region to independence from Spain and remains a key rhetorical figure in Latin American politics, especially in Colombia and Venezuela.—
Alfie Pannell,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
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Kempinski Istanbul Housed in an ornate former Ottoman palace on the shores of the Bosphorus Strait, the Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is the ultimate luxury hotel in Istanbul.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nutcrackercore For those seeking theatrical glamour, Nutcrackercore delivers escapism through ornate decor.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Purple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purple. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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