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I wore a colorful outfit.
He gave a colorful account of his travels.
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In September, colorful ornaments began appearing along her commute, lifting her spirits beneath the dark sky of the rainy season.
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Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 22 Dec. 2025
Cozy atmosphere, twinkly lights and a colorful cast of characters lull you into a false — and festive — sense of security.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Arranging and gluing down souvenirs, photos and stickers into chaotically colorful spreads?
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2025
With their pastel-pretty facades and flower box gardens that residents tend to with utmost care, the colorful alleys of Villefranche-sur-Mer are made for impromptu Instagram shoots.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
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Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 22 Dec. 2025
Cozy atmosphere, twinkly lights and a colorful cast of characters lull you into a false — and festive — sense of security.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Arranging and gluing down souvenirs, photos and stickers into chaotically colorful spreads?
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2025
With their pastel-pretty facades and flower box gardens that residents tend to with utmost care, the colorful alleys of Villefranche-sur-Mer are made for impromptu Instagram shoots.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colorful. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.
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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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