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
Beneath them sat colorful flats of impatiens, pansies, petunias and marigolds.
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Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
While opening up about the joys of fatherhood in a rare candid moment on Instagram, the actor shared a photo of him smiling at the camera while wearing a colorful beaded necklace.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Curaçao With colorful Dutch architecture, multicultural charm, and an easygoing pace of life, Curaçao attracts sun-seekers from around the world.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Known as the Antiquing Capital of the South, thanks to the yearly Round Top Antiques Fair, this postage stamp-sized community has more than its fair share of stylish shops, chic boutique hotels, and colorful surprises at every turn.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
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Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
While opening up about the joys of fatherhood in a rare candid moment on Instagram, the actor shared a photo of him smiling at the camera while wearing a colorful beaded necklace.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Curaçao With colorful Dutch architecture, multicultural charm, and an easygoing pace of life, Curaçao attracts sun-seekers from around the world.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Known as the Antiquing Capital of the South, thanks to the yearly Round Top Antiques Fair, this postage stamp-sized community has more than its fair share of stylish shops, chic boutique hotels, and colorful surprises at every turn.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
Adjective
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To make sense of the recurring post-hurricane peaks, Cabrera and colleagues analyzed how butterfly numbers varied with precipitation, wind speed, temperature and other meteorological variables.—
Marina Wang,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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While 32 different winds—each with a name—are noted for bringing in varied weather conditions, the most notorious is the Mistral.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Suspended from the fashionable wooden arch are a teething ring, crinkly rainbow, rattle, mirror, and plush moon to promote hand-eye coordination.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
24 Oct. 2024
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The Garvin flies both a rainbow Pride flag and a Black Lives Matter flag, prompting the occasional shouted slur.—
Brian Owens,
Scientific American,
18 Oct. 2023
Adjective
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Stirred into no-bake cheesecake batter, vibrant ube jam delivers a sweet, nutty swirl that tempers the cheesecake’s tang.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2025
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As Fort Worth continues to grow, this area has the potential to become a vibrant hub in the heart of the city—accessible, scenic, and community-focused.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Speaking to a group of journalists on April 25, the NATO chief repeatedly sidestepped questions about various statements Trump has made about Russia's war against Ukraine.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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He's met with various foreign officials at the White House in recent weeks on tariffs and other economic issues, but has not yet announced any agreements.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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