as in colored
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
the strikingly chromatic paintings of Matisse and the other Fauvists
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Recent Examples of chromatic
Her use of gray, a nod to W.E.B. Du Bois’s 1900 Paris Exposition photo series, The American Negro, disrupts the chromatic immediacy of race as we are used to recognizing it.
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Najha Zigbi-Johnson, Essence, 30 Apr. 2025
The Murcia researchers analyzed chromatic composition of wines using experimental Agrovin treatments.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Oct. 2017
These chromatic statements enhance complexion with each pigment designed to reflect style and individuality — adding a touch of spring flare and glow.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Automotive elements are paramount in pieces like the Lorelei armchair, for example, which is available in a lacquered version and recalls the glossy finish of a car, while the Teti pouf features a shaded lacquer finish for a chromatic effect.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
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Najha Zigbi-Johnson, Essence, 30 Apr. 2025
The Murcia researchers analyzed chromatic composition of wines using experimental Agrovin treatments.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Oct. 2017
These chromatic statements enhance complexion with each pigment designed to reflect style and individuality — adding a touch of spring flare and glow.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Automotive elements are paramount in pieces like the Lorelei armchair, for example, which is available in a lacquered version and recalls the glossy finish of a car, while the Teti pouf features a shaded lacquer finish for a chromatic effect.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chromatic
Adjective
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Other varieties provide additional design elements such as interesting bark, colorful fruits, and fabulous fall foliage to enhance the garden all year long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Kelce attended the event wearing a white muscle tank, patriotic shorts, and white sneakers, accompanied by a colorful baseball cap.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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In recent decades, seven have been restored for varied purposes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 June 2025
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The post was upvoted by over 5,200 users and attracted over 400 commenters with varied reactions.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Adept anglers can fly-fish for them across the varied terrain of the property’s creeks or patrol the marshy perimeters its six Class A lakes for the coveted catch, as well as fellow trout—namely rainbow, brown, and brook–that often exceed 20 inches.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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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
Adjective
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Insurers ramped up the red tape in recent years, drawing the ire of patients, doctors and state policy makers who have championed various fixes to rein it in.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
24 June 2025
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Get up and running now to claim the various promos bet365 will be running for the remainder of the MLB season.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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“Chromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chromatic. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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