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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

Army and Navy veteran awarded a Purple Heart, Stern founded Grey Bull in 2021, leading private evacuation missions in war zones from Afghanistan to Gaza.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

An aide then held up a tablet showing a Zoom connection with Purple Heart recipient Sae Joon Park in South Korea.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

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

From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025

They were pinned with Purple Heart medals for their wounds received in action.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge