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
Three colorful varieties are available, each with stable variegation, a uniform growth habit, and white summer blooms.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
After a speech by chief executive officer Jean-Christophe Babin, guests took their seats at the dinner tables, set with Caltagirone ceramics, neo-antique statues and rich compositions of local fruit to emphasize the colorful boldness of the Polychroma high jewelry collection.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
On the more eye-catching side, colorful kicks and nostalgic jelly sandals are only getting more popular, making even plain outfits downright fun.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 20 May 2025
These colorful trousers make a bold statement, complete with a stretchy elastic waistband and capri length that’ll let your legs breathe.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
After a speech by chief executive officer Jean-Christophe Babin, guests took their seats at the dinner tables, set with Caltagirone ceramics, neo-antique statues and rich compositions of local fruit to emphasize the colorful boldness of the Polychroma high jewelry collection.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
On the more eye-catching side, colorful kicks and nostalgic jelly sandals are only getting more popular, making even plain outfits downright fun.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 20 May 2025
These colorful trousers make a bold statement, complete with a stretchy elastic waistband and capri length that’ll let your legs breathe.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
Adjective
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Gable Kahn masterfully tackles the constant and varied misogyny women face in society head-on, while also portraying a real, beautifully flawed MC.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Nike’s rollout of Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble colorways has been varied.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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The Garvin flies both a rainbow Pride flag and a Black Lives Matter flag, prompting the occasional shouted slur.—
Brian Owens,
Scientific American,
18 Oct. 2023
Adjective
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It was developed as a major family entertainment property targeting both Spanish-speaking and international markets, with a vibrant ensemble cast led by Joaquín Reyes and Arturo Valls.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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The Reposado expression is aged in oak barrels, balancing the vibrant agave flavors with subtle wood influences.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Biden's White House doctors somehow did not regularly screen him for various cancers, despite his age and having had a son who recently died of brain cancer.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Gathering insights from over 1,100 tax and finance executives across various industries and geographies, the report identifies how these leaders are navigating the paths that lie ahead for global tax.—
Amanda Tickel,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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