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I wore a colorful outfit.
He gave a colorful account of his travels.
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Enjoy wearing it in early spring with tights and your favorite pair of boots, or throughout the summer with a colorful pair of sandals or ballet flats.
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Springtime calls for the idyllic, colorful print that is Pucci.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
With her complexion routine down pat, Dean is looking forward to playing with colorful makeup and changing up her hair styles on her upcoming tour—without sacrificing the health of those signature curls.
—Natalie Campbell, Allure, 8 Mar. 2026
Pretzel pieces, marshmallows, chocolate chips, and colorful candies fulfill your sweet and salty cravings.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Springtime calls for the idyllic, colorful print that is Pucci.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
With her complexion routine down pat, Dean is looking forward to playing with colorful makeup and changing up her hair styles on her upcoming tour—without sacrificing the health of those signature curls.
—Natalie Campbell, Allure, 8 Mar. 2026
Pretzel pieces, marshmallows, chocolate chips, and colorful candies fulfill your sweet and salty cravings.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colorful. Accessed 9 Mar. 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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