as in colored
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
the colorful robes and blankets of the Native Americans of the Southwest
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Recent Examples of colorful
The movie is bright and colorful but set against a seedy LA and the adult film industry.
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Jake Coyle, Fortune, 6 May 2026
And that flipped, and by the 1920s, people wanted brick that’s much more textural and colorful and visually interesting.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
It is known for its aromatic foliage and colorful flowers.
—Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 6 May 2026
Even their introduction was colorful enough for a Hollywood movie script.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 6 May 2026
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Jake Coyle, Fortune, 6 May 2026
And that flipped, and by the 1920s, people wanted brick that’s much more textural and colorful and visually interesting.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
It is known for its aromatic foliage and colorful flowers.
—Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 6 May 2026
Even their introduction was colorful enough for a Hollywood movie script.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
Adjective
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Many of the buildings are painted almost like a salmon-colored pink.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 May 2026
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In one classic problem, you’re given three colored pencils and a blank map divided into many regions.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Most important, camouflage needed to function well at different times of day, in varied lighting and changing weather conditions.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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Boyne Mountain Resort is a destination in its own right, offering activities as varied as ziplining, e-biking, hiking, and scenic chairlift rides.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
4 May 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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Late spring, after threat of frost has passed Dill is a fabulous garden plant, providing flavorful foliage and seeds for kitchen use, as well as vibrant blooms beloved by predatory wasps, lacewings, and syrphid flies.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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The vibrant flower enhances Leo's aura, urging them to shine their motherly instincts.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Her desk was perpetually covered in Post-it notes of various neon hues.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Records compiled by the online site LegiStorm show Moorer has worked for Davis in various capacities since 2008 and currently makes about $72,000 a year.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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