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I wore a colorful outfit.
He gave a colorful account of his travels.
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Rich, colorful florals are center stage with this dress, and the midi length is ideal for both smaller and taller frames.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Crisp iceberg and romaine lettuce, colorful veggies, and crunchy croutons are bathed in a zesty homemade Italian dressing with just the right amount of richness from mayonnaise.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
After passing through a gate, the trail scrambles up the backside of Chicken Point, a broad open expanse of slickrock surrounded by abrupt colorful cliffs with views spilling across the valley.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
That is the source of an ongoing lawsuit from local investors Rob and Lola Salazar, who believe the bank and its colorful CEO, Michael Quagliano, have squandered $20 million on planes and helicopters, at least in part to shepherd Quagliano to Denver Nuggets games in style.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Crisp iceberg and romaine lettuce, colorful veggies, and crunchy croutons are bathed in a zesty homemade Italian dressing with just the right amount of richness from mayonnaise.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
After passing through a gate, the trail scrambles up the backside of Chicken Point, a broad open expanse of slickrock surrounded by abrupt colorful cliffs with views spilling across the valley.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
That is the source of an ongoing lawsuit from local investors Rob and Lola Salazar, who believe the bank and its colorful CEO, Michael Quagliano, have squandered $20 million on planes and helicopters, at least in part to shepherd Quagliano to Denver Nuggets games in style.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colorful. Accessed 14 Nov. 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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