as in colored
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
the strikingly chromatic paintings of Matisse and the other Fauvists
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Recent Examples of chromatic
If a French manicure feels too prim and proper, try a more colorful, chromatic take by adding colored tips to a pale pink base layer.
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Georgia Day, Vogue, 23 June 2025
With its vivid chromatic contrast and sculptural presence, this 1965 Teatrino underscores Fontana’s role in pushing painting beyond the canvas—into a spatial experience.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Besides, women frequently use makeup and jewelry to make up for wearing unflattering colors, like wearing a bright red lip to compensate for a top that’s too intense or chromatic.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Bold and brash, Josh Sperling’s first West Coast exhibition is like a chromatic wake-up call, forcing viewers to take notice.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Georgia Day, Vogue, 23 June 2025
With its vivid chromatic contrast and sculptural presence, this 1965 Teatrino underscores Fontana’s role in pushing painting beyond the canvas—into a spatial experience.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Besides, women frequently use makeup and jewelry to make up for wearing unflattering colors, like wearing a bright red lip to compensate for a top that’s too intense or chromatic.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Bold and brash, Josh Sperling’s first West Coast exhibition is like a chromatic wake-up call, forcing viewers to take notice.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chromatic
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Shop slingback flats, leather Mary Janes, colorful suede sneakers, and more of this season’s biggest trends while saving up to 70 percent off.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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The set is available in multiple color options, including neutral shades of light gray, dark gray, and ivory, as well as colorful picks such as pink, blue, and green that add a vibrant aesthetic to your space.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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Equip them with discussion points, questions and varied perspectives.—
Antoine Andrews,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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In all of these cities, the difference between buying and renting varied from $1,166 to $2,623.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Adept anglers can fly-fish for them across the varied terrain of the property’s creeks or patrol the marshy perimeters its six Class A lakes for the coveted catch, as well as fellow trout—namely rainbow, brown, and brook–that often exceed 20 inches.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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Suspended from the fashionable wooden arch are a teething ring, crinkly rainbow, rattle, mirror, and plush moon to promote hand-eye coordination.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
24 Oct. 2024
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The risk to estate leakage from various risks can be reduced significantly.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Grok is trained on various sources, including posts from X, which might explain why Grok has been reported to check Elon Musk's opinion on controversial topics.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
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“Chromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chromatic. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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