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
Two years were necessary to source the stones used to evoke the chromatic richness of the Toile de Jouy print that called for some 27 colors — the maximum number possible, a docent noted during the evening.
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
The chromatic color palette is heavy on juicy citrus tones.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Apr. 2025
If a French manicure feels too prim and proper, try a more colorful, chromatic take by adding colored tips to a pale pink base layer.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 23 June 2025
With its vivid chromatic contrast and sculptural presence, this 1965 Teatrino underscores Fontana’s role in pushing painting beyond the canvas—into a spatial experience.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
The chromatic color palette is heavy on juicy citrus tones.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Apr. 2025
If a French manicure feels too prim and proper, try a more colorful, chromatic take by adding colored tips to a pale pink base layer.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 23 June 2025
With its vivid chromatic contrast and sculptural presence, this 1965 Teatrino underscores Fontana’s role in pushing painting beyond the canvas—into a spatial experience.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chromatic
Adjective
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The 13-minute show featured over 250 drones creating colorful animations in the sky over Park Avenue in downtown San Jose.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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The black chord piece featured six gold fish — with various colorful gems as eyes — as well as a small jade-colored fish.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Interactions with pets do occur, though the outcomes are varied and unpredictable.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Aug. 2025
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But given her job and role as a public intellectual, her broader media and information diet is necessarily varied and voluminous.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
31 July 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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The new trauma center, located in the Harambee neighborhood at 2669 N. King Drive, will offer various holistic health services for victims of trafficking, domestic abuse and trauma, an issue that has become increasingly prevalent across the city.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Formerly a professional tennis player, Olympian, Davis Cup player and tournament director, Hutchins has held various executive level roles at the ATP Tour over the past 11 years.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Chromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chromatic. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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