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
And the parade wouldn’t be complete without high-energy street performers, live music and colorful beads flying through the air.
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Despite the rumors, royals aren’t banned from wearing colorful or dark nail polishes.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Natural light spills onto a wooden floor, his houndstooth-upholstered armchair, the low-slung couch draped with a colorful Guatemalan blanket.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The video posted by the shop shows a colorful selection of the merchandise.
—Mary Grace Granados, Dallas Morning News, 13 Jan. 2026
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Despite the rumors, royals aren’t banned from wearing colorful or dark nail polishes.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Natural light spills onto a wooden floor, his houndstooth-upholstered armchair, the low-slung couch draped with a colorful Guatemalan blanket.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The video posted by the shop shows a colorful selection of the merchandise.
—Mary Grace Granados, Dallas Morning News, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
Adjective
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Opt for warm-toned lights to help your space feel extra cozy, or choose multi-colored lights for a touch of nostalgic ‘90s charm.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Smashing Machine actor wore a classic black tuxedo to the awards show, while his singer wife wore a gold-colored dress.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Most of the intrigue occurs in watching these varied human behaviors in a crisis and how quickly things shift and change when Sam’s plan is thrown off course or law enforcement intervenes in unexpected ways.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2026
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Investment ecosystems should recognize varied paths to founder readiness.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Jan. 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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With their vibrant pink color and unusual picotee pattern, the flowers of 'Supra Cherry' picotee dianthus will command attention in the garden.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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Shop it in a set of two or pick up a single jar, and choose from two colors, including this deep green or vibrant orange.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Michael Harley covers various athletics at Arkansas State University and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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While there are various courses offered to inmates in Mississippi’s prisons, the only higher education degree available at Parchman is an associate’s or bachelor’s in theology from the New Orleans Baptist Seminary.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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