PURPLE Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

purple

adjective

ˈpər-pəl

Definition of purple

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 The purple gallinule, known by its scientific name, Porphyrio martinica, is mostly found around the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean and parts of South America, but they are known to wander far outside their normal range. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Bond pointed to purple states like Wisconsin, which exports dairy, and Maine, which exports seafood. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Last seen on foot near the 3100 Hooker Street wearing grey hoodie, black sweatpants and purple crocs on 08/20/2026 at 0800 hours. — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 26 Aug. 2026 The décor was mostly purple, which her friends said was Peters' favorite color. — Cole Premo, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for purple

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Evaluate how different rhetorical moves support speakers’ arguments and how they are received by the audience.

— USA Today, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
The grid numbers driving the pause The rhetorical shift has been accompanied by concrete regulatory action.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of rhetorical

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That afternoon, the president, inside the exposition’s ornate Temple of Music, greeted members of the public, shaking hands and warmly inviting them to explore the fair.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Marrow Deep at times feels turbulent, ornate, measured, chaotic, and cathartic.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026

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