as in rhetoric
full of fine words and fancy expressions
an overwritten novel with far too many purple patches
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Recent Examples of purple
As thousands of fans looked on through binoculars Monday night, the Golden State Valkyries unveiled their new mascot: a bespectacled purple raven named Violet, who cartwheeled her way onto the court and into the hearts of the Valkyries faithful.
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Andrew Zeng, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
Besides its pretty purple flowers, lavender benefits pollinators and helps deter pests from the garden.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2025
New Nevermore principal, Barry Dort (a delightfully jaunty Steve Buscemi), arrives with an impeccable collection of purple suits, and the student uniforms have a little extra pop to match.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2025
With a distinctive red or purple color, this type can thicken and form rough, cobblestone edges.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 6 Aug. 2025
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Andrew Zeng, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
Besides its pretty purple flowers, lavender benefits pollinators and helps deter pests from the garden.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2025
New Nevermore principal, Barry Dort (a delightfully jaunty Steve Buscemi), arrives with an impeccable collection of purple suits, and the student uniforms have a little extra pop to match.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2025
With a distinctive red or purple color, this type can thicken and form rough, cobblestone edges.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for purple
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purple
Adjective
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Egypt's move further amplifies how mere rhetorical support for the Gazans only goes so far.—
Daniel Markind,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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With examples drawn from Scripture and across the length of history, Paine commits rhetorical regicide.—
Matthew Redmond
August 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The psychological drama, which stars Satya Dev in the title role, showcases an elaborate poster featuring the actor in aristocratic regalia surrounded by peacock feathers and ornate details.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps best known for its duck march that occurs daily at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., The Peabody Memphis is an ornate and historic downtown hotel that holds intriguing relics of the past.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Purple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purple. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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