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I wore a colorful outfit.
He gave a colorful account of his travels.
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The scenes along the concrete loggias above the koi pond are especially colorful and striking.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
The superstar singer walked into Madison Square Garden Wednesday night for the Knicks-Spurs game wearing a shirt that expressed colorful allegiance to the New York team and downright affection for singer Stevie Nicks, one of her musical role models.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
With Larsson leading denim’s biggest trends including low-rise fits, colorful denim, micro shorts and denim decorated with charms and trinkets, the collection reflects this level of pop-star glam with standout items like red ombré flare denim and embellished denim with crystal detailing.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
In both cases, the asphalt was covered with colorful street murals, and the closed streets became natural gathering spots for pop-up events.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
The superstar singer walked into Madison Square Garden Wednesday night for the Knicks-Spurs game wearing a shirt that expressed colorful allegiance to the New York team and downright affection for singer Stevie Nicks, one of her musical role models.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
With Larsson leading denim’s biggest trends including low-rise fits, colorful denim, micro shorts and denim decorated with charms and trinkets, the collection reflects this level of pop-star glam with standout items like red ombré flare denim and embellished denim with crystal detailing.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
In both cases, the asphalt was covered with colorful street murals, and the closed streets became natural gathering spots for pop-up events.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colorful. Accessed 13 Jun. 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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