prismatic
adjective
pris·mat·ic
priz-ˈma-tik 
1
: relating to, resembling, or constituting a prism
2
a
: formed by a prism
b
: resembling the colors formed by refraction of light through a prism
prismatic effects
3
: highly colored : brilliant
prismatic lyrics
4
: having such symmetry that a general form with faces cutting all axes at unspecified intercepts is a prism
prismatic crystals
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with its prismatic plumage, the ruby-throated hummingbird is one of our garden's most prized visitors
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—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 21 July 2025
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2025
The film follows a non-linear, prismatic arc, delicately weaving together stylistic techniques that bring Ingmar Bergman and David Lynch to mind, with surrealist strokes of Maya Deren and touches of Michael Haneke’s White Ribbon.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 21 July 2025
The prismatic shape ensures that everyone around the folding chair circle can enjoy the heat and view.
—New Atlas, 24 June 2025
The pretty and prismatic coupes are always party-ready thanks to their classic silhouette and statement-making colorways.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
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“Prismatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prismatic. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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prismatic
adjective
pris·mat·ic
priz-ˈmat-ik
1
: relating to, resembling, or constituting a prism
2
: formed by a prism
3
: having such symmetry that a general form with faces cutting all axes at unspecified intercepts is a prism
prismatic crystals
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