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
Advanced color management balances luminance and chromatic consistency across the massive panel.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Bright chromatic combinations offer a surprisingly fresh take on traditional precious stones.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2025
And as a final festive touch, Baker says to use your ring finger to tap a metallic or chromatic pigment onto center of your lids.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2025
On the wall nearest the picture window overlooking the Los Angeles Basin is one of Andy Warhol’s blazingly chromatic 1960s portraits of Elizabeth Taylor.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Nov. 2025
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Bright chromatic combinations offer a surprisingly fresh take on traditional precious stones.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2025
And as a final festive touch, Baker says to use your ring finger to tap a metallic or chromatic pigment onto center of your lids.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2025
On the wall nearest the picture window overlooking the Los Angeles Basin is one of Andy Warhol’s blazingly chromatic 1960s portraits of Elizabeth Taylor.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chromatic
Adjective
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Relieved of their blindfolds, the men now wore heavy rucksacks filled with colored rocks representing their anger (red), guilt and shame (black), and sadness (blue).—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The woman saw a dark-colored sedan pull away from the scene.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The poster for Norwood Park features the distinctive, colorful exterior of the Superdawg drive-in hot dog stand.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The alternative rock band sang about love, mental health, heartbreak and personal triumph, inspiring the colorful crowd.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Pitt is set up to work as an ensemble show — a strong group of actors, varied characters with distinct experiences, a steady stream of patients and cases that allow new dynamics to emerge — but spending so much time on Robby this season has kept it from becoming one.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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Passengers reported lines stretching of up to two or three hours at some JFK terminals, although wait times varied dramatically from terminal to terminal and at different times of the day.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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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Earlier this month, nine defendants were found guilty of various charges, eight of them for providing material support for terrorism.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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The team claims the technology could be applied across various fields, including robotic grippers that require repetitive motion and deployable structures for space missions, where lightweight and reliable actuation systems are critical.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Chromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chromatic. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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