chatoyant

Definition of chatoyantnext

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Adjective
  • These recall the varicolored water specimens that Wolfe has exhibited previously.
    Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2019
Adjective
  • These multicolored and retro-inspired numbers are shaped to taper to the toe and have velcro straps that draw the eye in ultra-bright contrasting colors.
    Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The bracts are typically vibrant and multicolored, contrasting beautifully with the green leaves.
    Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Jobs was in charge of the flashy stuff like the new, colorful iMac.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Cranberries and lemons come together to create a colorful dessert that's both tangy and sweet.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The house functions as both an intimate family getaway and a polychromatic playground for more adult divertissements.
    Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2026
  • Or, amble along the Rock Creek Loop for polychromatic forests and gurgling creeks.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • There are also a number of variegated lavenders with green leaves and gold or silver edges.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Pothos is a popular houseplant favored for its glossy green or variegated leaves.
    Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Also embedded in the skin are structures called iridophores, which strongly reflect blue-green light and hence are responsible for Hapalochlaena species’ bright iridescent blue rings or stripes.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
  • In a selfie video, Klum styled her signature long blonde hair in an effortless blowout with face-framing curtain bangs, showing off an iridescent high-octane blue and purple eyeshadow look.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Chatoyant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chatoyant. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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