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
The first season of the show introduced the world to Wednesday's Jenna Ortega and her accessible take on goth glam makeup, which featured subtle smoky lids, moody purple lips and lived-in under eyes.
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Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
In light of the very real chance that Claire's shuts all of it's 1,000+ stores in the next coming months, the Parents editors shared our most fond memories inside the purple walls.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
Flare pops up as a soft white glow, and the lens also shows some purple and green ghosts, depending on the angle and intensity of the backlight.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
For instance, her color story of natural greens and unexpected shades of purple and rich, textural designs worked well with her lush southern Georgia venue.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
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Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
In light of the very real chance that Claire's shuts all of it's 1,000+ stores in the next coming months, the Parents editors shared our most fond memories inside the purple walls.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
Flare pops up as a soft white glow, and the lens also shows some purple and green ghosts, depending on the angle and intensity of the backlight.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
For instance, her color story of natural greens and unexpected shades of purple and rich, textural designs worked well with her lush southern Georgia venue.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for purple
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purple
Adjective
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Whether these rhetorical jabs will resonate with voters or simply serve to inflame partisan divisions remains an open question.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Just asking questions Kennedy and other MAHA proponents also employ another powerful rhetorical tactic: raising questions about topics that have already reached a scientific consensus.—
Megan Donelson,
The Conversation,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Along with the ornate embroidery work, sheer elements featured throughout, giving the look sartorial distinction and an element of modernity.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 Aug. 2025
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One owner, in Hyderabad, had lost the painter of his ornate backdrops to a patron in the Middle East.—
M. Z. Adnan,
New Yorker,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Purple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purple. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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