chromatic

adjective

krō-ˈma-tik How to pronounce chromatic (audio)
Definition of chromaticnext
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 They’re not designed to be worn while walking around, though the display's high brightness and the chromatic dimming features mean they can be used outdoors. — Boone Ashworth, Wired News, 27 May 2026 His lines frequently featured syncopation, chromatic passing tones, and unexpected rhythmic accents, giving Motown songs their distinctive sense of movement and groove. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026 Picture lots of neon, elaborate chromatic costumes and stripper poles. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Pigment analysis with Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) identified the painting techniques and the chromatic palette, highlighting the use of cinnabar, as per the study. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chromatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chromatic
  1. colored
  2. colorful
  3. varied
  4. rainbow
  5. various
Adjective
  • Pay attention to ordinary pleasures, like a warm bed on a cold night, a good cup of coffee, or a brightly colored bird outside the window.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Oyster shells—colored brown, gray, or white externally—have the roughest texture of the three bivalves.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of colored
Adjective
  • Portuguese touches are incorporated here too; the blanket on the bed comes from Burel and is made using wool from Serra de Estrela sheep into colorful, contemporary designs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • But the city of Smyrna is trying to change that, turning some of those refrigerator-sized metal cabinets into colorful works of public art.
    — Brian Unger, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of colorful
Adjective
  • This trend is visible in sectors like consumer goods and retail, where companies are using AI to manage varied products and training needs while navigating narrow profit margins.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Consumers should anticipate higher costs, varied sizes, and are advised to purchase their sweet potatoes early for Thanksgiving.
    — Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of varied
Adjective
  • Players whose teams wore Pride Night caps had the option to wear their everyday, non-rainbow hats.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
  • The numbers on the backs of player jerseys were rainbow, and there were constantly pride/rainbow graphics popping up on the jumbotron.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Definition of rainbow
Adjective
  • Sinestro was briefly mentioned last week, as Zoe read an online article about him betraying the Lanterns, for anyone unfamiliar with the comics, the film, or the various cartoons.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The companies, as well as various distributors, have over the years accused EABL of engaging in anti-competitive practices.
    — Martin K.N Siele, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of various

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“Chromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chromatic. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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