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I wore a colorful outfit.
He gave a colorful account of his travels.
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Next came Chase Infiniti, wearing a colorful trompe-l’oeil Thom Browne dress (another Venus de Milo tribute).
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Jane Bua, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
The colorful flowers can be used in teas, salad dressings, and so much more—and what's better than a fresh supply grown in your own backyard?
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Turner, the media mogul who died May 6 at the age of 87, was always colorful copy.
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The other half want the colorful creatures protected and even exploited to boost tourism in the area.
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Jane Bua, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
The colorful flowers can be used in teas, salad dressings, and so much more—and what's better than a fresh supply grown in your own backyard?
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Turner, the media mogul who died May 6 at the age of 87, was always colorful copy.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 May 2026
The other half want the colorful creatures protected and even exploited to boost tourism in the area.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colorful. Accessed 18 May. 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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