as in colored
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
the colorful robes and blankets of the Native Americans of the Southwest
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Recent Examples of colorful
With bright feathers that look painted on, colorful birds are typically pretty and charismatic poster species for conservation.
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Known for his colorful jackets and outspoken style, Ives even launched his own clothing line last year.
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Yun Li,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Along with the colorful cosmic images, the Chandra team produced sonifications in which the data collected by the powerful X-ray telescope was translated into sound.
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Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
The town features colorful buildings and cobblestone streets.
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Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for colorful
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Known for his colorful jackets and outspoken style, Ives even launched his own clothing line last year.
—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Along with the colorful cosmic images, the Chandra team produced sonifications in which the data collected by the powerful X-ray telescope was translated into sound.
—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
The town features colorful buildings and cobblestone streets.
—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for colorful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
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Saperavi is the starting point for reds — the name means dye in Georgian, a reference to its extraordinary pigmentation, one of only a handful of grapes in the world with naturally colored flesh and juice.
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People are encouraged to drink plenty of water, wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, and avoid outdoor activities during the warmest parts fo the day.
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Main categories include cycling, hiking, and multi-sport, all offering varied difficulty levels.
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The three-time Grand Slam doubles champion has a varied game with a killer serve, and she won’t be intimidated by Świątek.
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Players whose teams wore Pride Night caps had the option to wear their everyday, non-rainbow hats.
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With their jewel-like seeds, vibrant color and sweet-tart flavor, pomegranates have long been prized around the world.
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That means little details make a large impact—this chartreuse look could stand well on its own, but the black open-toed heels and sheer tights underneath sharpen the otherwise-vibrant outfit.
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When detected in the United States, it has been linked to various types of fresh produce.
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Several of the justices supplemented their income with small salaries from teaching positions at various law schools.
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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