purple passages

noun

plural of purple passage
as in quotations

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  1. quotations
  2. contexts
  3. citations
Noun
  • Certain optimization methods, including adding citations and quotations, can improve visibility in generative engine responses by up to 40%.
    — Lior Eldan, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The daily quotations from Urner Barry, a market reporting company, serve as a benchmark for the egg industry, shaping what retailers pay for eggs nationwide, according to the suit.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of quotations
Noun
  • Yet historical symbols often outlive the contexts in which they were created, and the American alligator bears the imprint of a long racial history.
    — The Conversation, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026
  • In corporate contexts, deals fall apart when payments get stuck in regulatory mazes or take too long to convert into foreign currency.
    — Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of contexts
Noun
  • Muck Rack found that 84% of AI citations come from third-party media.
    — Parry Headrick, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • However, the county says the property owners are appealing the citations.
    — Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of citations
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