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Purple Heart

NOUN
decoration
Synonyms
STRONGEST
badge ribbon
STRONG
accolade award bays citation colors cross distinction emblem garter kudos laurels medal mention order star
Antonyms
STRONG
criticism
WEAK
eyesore

Example Sentences

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As a marine, Mueller earned a Bronze Star for valor and a Purple Heart for wounds received in combat.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

After a grenade almost killed him in Normandy, he earned a Purple Heart and then sang in the jazz clubs of Paris.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

A company called Purple Heart reportedly acted an an intermediary in the transfer.

From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025

It could be Preacher, who has a religious bent; or Bigger, the raw but hyperobservant new recruit; or the war-weary Silk, who already has a Purple Heart; or the aggressive Crazy Horse.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2025

He was decorated with a Purple Heart and a Silver Star and a Bronze Star with two clusters.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut