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 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.
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Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 20 July 2025
Here's how to style your colorful '80s sneakers for summer 2025.
—Paulina Berges, Glamour, 19 July 2025
Every type of Christmas ornament works with this style: Gather around the tree to decorate it in monochrome, all-white, or a colorful mix of every hue.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
Not to mention, the pastry pink shade is perfect for bright, colorful summer outfits.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
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Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 20 July 2025
Here's how to style your colorful '80s sneakers for summer 2025.
—Paulina Berges, Glamour, 19 July 2025
Every type of Christmas ornament works with this style: Gather around the tree to decorate it in monochrome, all-white, or a colorful mix of every hue.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
Not to mention, the pastry pink shade is perfect for bright, colorful summer outfits.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
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
Adjective
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Handshake Bitters Rooted in Persian heritage and Portland’s vibrant food scene, Handshake Bitters is part digestif, part storybook.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Columbus is regarded for its vibrant arts, culture and food scene, and ex-Hoosiers apparently want a piece of that.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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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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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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