prismatic

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pris·mat·ic | \ priz-ˈma-tik

Definition of prismatic

1 : relating to, resembling, or constituting a prism

2a : formed by a prism

b : resembling the colors formed by refraction of light through a prism prismatic effects

3 : highly colored : brilliant prismatic lyrics

4 : having such symmetry that a general form with faces cutting all axes at unspecified intercepts is a prism prismatic crystals

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with its prismatic plumage, the ruby-throated hummingbird is one of our garden's most prized visitors

Recent Examples on the Web Our world has a wondrous variety of sentient organisms that AI can train computers to model; why not think creatively beyond species and try to engineer intelligent technology that reflects our world’s prismatic diversity? — BostonGlobe.com, "With a little practice she got it down to five minutes," 19 Oct. 2019 The submersible Esprit was also equipped with a rear-facing prismatic mirror that had been plucked from an Army tank. — Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, "That Time a Couple Bought an Iconic Bond Car for $100—Then Sold It to Elon Musk for $1 Million," 2 Dec. 2019 From the bodies saturated in shimmer at Gypsy Sport to the swathed gazes at Marc Jacobs, Fendi, and Valentino, prismatic shine was everywhere. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, "7 Glitter Makeup Products That Will Sparkle Bright Into the Holiday Season," 10 Oct. 2019 With its clever melding of fantasy and romance, Atlantics tells a prismatic migration story. — Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, "The Haunting Senegalese Love Story That Stunned Cannes," 14 Nov. 2019 Coppola’s prismatic narrative reflects both Hollywood and New York history when Dixie becomes a George Raft–inspired film star and the Williams brothers evoke the Nicholas brothers. — Armond White, National Review, "Coppola’s Cotton Club Encore Remakes American Entertainment," 23 Oct. 2019 For the spring-summer presentations, fashion house, Alice + Olivia sent models down the runway in braids encrusted in prismatic pearls. — Jennifer Ford, Essence, "Braids Take Top Spot As Biggest Hair Trend At NYFW," 11 Sep. 2019 Glass perfume bottles act as prismatic objets, and a marble slab styled with gold bijoux is part catchall, part art. — Jessica Dailey, ELLE Decor, "How to Turn Your Bedroom Into a Coastal Italian Retreat," 10 Sep. 2019 At the center of it all, Howard’s expressive vocals and prismatic musicality. — Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, "Brittany Howard talks vibrant new solo single, Alabama Shakes’ future," 14 Aug. 2019

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31 Dec 2019

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“Prismatic.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prismatic. Accessed 29 January 2020.

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