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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Hinds’ music and colorful personality touched so many within the scene, and the outpouring of love for him as a person and musician has been endless over these past few days.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Consider reaching for a more colorful rendition of these timeless styles.—
Samantha Solomon,
Vogue,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Attacker motivations are as varied as the individuals and groups themselves.—
Carlos Morales,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The selection well exemplifies France’s varied content offering.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
28 Aug. 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 pack consists of up to 15 wolves of various ages roaming federal public land near an active cattle grazing allotment, where many of the depredation incidents took place, according the memo.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Another risk is that such lumps can get infected by various microorganisms beyond the microorganism that caused the fibromatosis in the first place.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Chromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chromatic. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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