purple patch
Britishnoun
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Also called: purple passage. a section in a piece of writing characterized by rich, fanciful, or ornate language
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slang a period of success, good fortune, etc
Example Sentences
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There has been a significant turnover of personnel since England's white-ball purple patch, during which they claimed the 2019 50-over World Cup and the 2022 T20 crowns.
From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026
But for Farke, this purple patch comes as no surprise, and the Leeds boss reiterated that Calvert-Lewin is "one of the best strikers" in the Premier League.
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2025
As for Jonas, she has won her fifth world title in just six bouts over three years and continues to enjoy a purple patch of form despite being in the final chapter of her career.
From BBC ● Dec. 14, 2024
Gary their guardian gorilla might rightfully claim some credit for their latest purple patch, and will be watching on from the back of the stage.
From BBC ● Nov. 17, 2024
Then the purple patch vanished into a shop, and Miss Mapp, all smiles and poppies, went with her basket up the street.
From Miss Mapp by E. F. (Edward Frederic) Benson
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