as in colored
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
the colorful robes and blankets of the Native Americans of the Southwest
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Recent Examples of colorful
The Pioneer Woman 3-Piece Enamel on Steel Mixing Bowls with Lids
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The bowls are made from heavy-duty stainless steel that’s coated in colorful enamel.
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
The colorful free book exchange kiosk was installed outside First Congregational Church of Ramona near Eighth and Main streets on Feb. 10.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
But during his short, colorful and often shocking life, nobody knew what box to put Bowery in.
—Tom Faber, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Interior designer Eric Hughes and architect Gordon Kahn customized the place for Cohen's taste, which features blue kitchen cabinets with gold hardware, colorful wallpaper prints — and of course, a disco ball.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
The colorful free book exchange kiosk was installed outside First Congregational Church of Ramona near Eighth and Main streets on Feb. 10.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
But during his short, colorful and often shocking life, nobody knew what box to put Bowery in.
—Tom Faber, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Interior designer Eric Hughes and architect Gordon Kahn customized the place for Cohen's taste, which features blue kitchen cabinets with gold hardware, colorful wallpaper prints — and of course, a disco ball.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
Adjective
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However, many more come from varied backgrounds and other countries.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Oscar double feature: 10 classic movies to pair with 2025's Best Picture nominees Bradley Cooper Bradley Cooper has perhaps the most varied career (and Oscar stat sheet) of anyone on this list, as his 12 nominations are divided across so many different categories.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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 Garvin flies both a rainbow Pride flag and a Black Lives Matter flag, prompting the occasional shouted slur.—
Brian Owens,
Scientific American,
18 Oct. 2023
Adjective
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Muse Maggie Maurer was photographed in a series of vibrant settings, each thoughtfully chosen to reflect the rich palette of the collection, reinforcing color as a cornerstone of the brand’s identity.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Made from a gorgeous faux-leather material and available in 17 vibrant colors, this passport protector will easily slot into any pocket of your purse while preserving the exterior of your ID.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2025
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It's made with tomatoes, chilis, onions and various spices and, as with any meal, each country puts its own spin on it.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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These curbs will be expanded in October 2023 and December 2024 — when China responds with a ban of U.S. exports for various high-tech materials like gallium and germanium.—
TIME,
TIME,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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