Examples of colorful in a Sentence
I wore a colorful outfit.
He gave a colorful account of his travels.
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Rubio’s efforts to push back gave the campaign its most colorful moments.
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Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Still, the McAlarneys felt that the colorful, easy-to-use landline could turn necessary phone time into something both fun and nostalgically charming for their daughter.
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Bold prints and vibrant colors, think leopard platforms or colorful faux-fur heels, are the easiest way to inject personality and turn even the most neutral outfit into a head-turner.
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Fashion was fun, colorful, and funky.
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Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Still, the McAlarneys felt that the colorful, easy-to-use landline could turn necessary phone time into something both fun and nostalgically charming for their daughter.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Bold prints and vibrant colors, think leopard platforms or colorful faux-fur heels, are the easiest way to inject personality and turn even the most neutral outfit into a head-turner.
—Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Fashion was fun, colorful, and funky.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colorful. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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colorful
adjective
col·or·ful
ˈkəl-ər-fəl 
1
: having noticeable colors
2
: full of variety or interest
a colorful personality
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