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 hosts commemorated a Minneapolis icon, the late music superstar Prince, by handing out purple pencils on what would have been his 67th birthday.
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Mark Vancleave, Twin Cities, 7 June 2025
Just before noon Friday, a two-man crew arrived at the Gresham District station to affix purple and black bunting on the building’s facade, in keeping with CPD tradition after an officer is killed on the job.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
The 53-year-old actress, known for her unrivaled beauty aesthetics, dusted a sparkly purple shadow over her eyelids and dragged a brown shadow under her waterline.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
In late summer to early fall, the plant is covered with daisy-like purple blooms with yellow centers.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
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Mark Vancleave, Twin Cities, 7 June 2025
Just before noon Friday, a two-man crew arrived at the Gresham District station to affix purple and black bunting on the building’s facade, in keeping with CPD tradition after an officer is killed on the job.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
The 53-year-old actress, known for her unrivaled beauty aesthetics, dusted a sparkly purple shadow over her eyelids and dragged a brown shadow under her waterline.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
In late summer to early fall, the plant is covered with daisy-like purple blooms with yellow centers.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for purple
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purple
Adjective
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Trump has also repeatedly undercut Zelenskyy and provided rhetorical support to Putin, expressing skepticism of any criticism directed toward the Russian leader, and seeking to force Ukraine to make territorial concessions without guaranteeing their freedom and sovereignty in the future.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
13 June 2025
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In the first debate last week, Cuomo largely steered clear of any rhetorical hiccups.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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The Argentinian pope departed from archaic and ornate accessories favored by Pope Benedict XVI — including his bright red leather loafers — opting for humble, simple robes and sensible black shoes with an orthopedic sole.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
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Her dark brown skin and big black eyes are complemented by an ornate white and purple floral outfit, trimmed in lace.—
Jaha Nailah Avery
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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“Purple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purple. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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