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
This doesn’t have any funky chromatic shade-changing capabilities like the new Nissan Leaf or Lotus Emeya, however.
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James Morris, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
These binoculars offer sharp views edge-to-edge and all but eliminate chromatic abberation.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 16 July 2025
So, a graph is perfect if its chromatic number equals to the largest size of a clique in it.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 June 2025
The black-and-white 1930s cartoon character Betty Boop time-travels to a richly chromatic future in this new show, with Jasmine Amy Rogers making her Broadway debut in the title role, and Faith Prince and Stephen DeRosa among the supporting cast.
—New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
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James Morris, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
These binoculars offer sharp views edge-to-edge and all but eliminate chromatic abberation.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 16 July 2025
So, a graph is perfect if its chromatic number equals to the largest size of a clique in it.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 June 2025
The black-and-white 1930s cartoon character Betty Boop time-travels to a richly chromatic future in this new show, with Jasmine Amy Rogers making her Broadway debut in the title role, and Faith Prince and Stephen DeRosa among the supporting cast.
—New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chromatic
Adjective
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While diamonds account for the lion’s share of the Terre d’Instinct collection, Messika has also used colored stones for the first time.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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For a dose of history and architecture, head straight to the capital, Marigot, for a photo op on Rue de La République in front of the pastel-colored 18th-century colonial buildings.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Check out a few more peelers below that are highly rated, including this colorful three-pack that came recommended by the editors at Food & Wine.—
Clint Davis,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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The look was topped off with colorful beaded necklaces, maroon shoes and a black clutch handbag.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Comments were varied on this one, but overall editors felt like this one had a solid texture.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Opinions from evaluators on McGonigle’s ability to handle shortstop on an everyday basis are varied.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 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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Indivisible is putting on No Kings with organizations including the ACLU, 50501, Planned Parenthood, the Sunrise Movement and various labor unions.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
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Bills nearly $2 million In total, Hill submitted 122 invoices to the Foundation from 2018 through 2024 through her various companies – Premier Choice Group, Premier Choice Events and Premier Choice Marketing.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Chromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chromatic. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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