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
Some archery target stands are standard metal, while others are colorful.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
The restaurant’s outdoor patio, dotted with colorful planters and umbrellas, also seats up to 30 people.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
In just two and a half years, this colorful and energetic series charged through eight seasons of action, humour, drama, and mecha glory, choosing to stay for a good time – not a long time.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 10 June 2026
From intricate parting patterns and mixed braid sizes to colorful extensions, beads, metallic accents, and sculptural updos, straight-back cornrows can be customized to suit any aesthetic.
—Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 9 June 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
The restaurant’s outdoor patio, dotted with colorful planters and umbrellas, also seats up to 30 people.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
In just two and a half years, this colorful and energetic series charged through eight seasons of action, humour, drama, and mecha glory, choosing to stay for a good time – not a long time.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 10 June 2026
From intricate parting patterns and mixed braid sizes to colorful extensions, beads, metallic accents, and sculptural updos, straight-back cornrows can be customized to suit any aesthetic.
—Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
Adjective
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Calvo, who is often chaufferred by a police escort but was driving himself on Sunday, also received a second citation under the Florida Statute that regulates the use of emergency and colored lights on vehicles.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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Crosby used acrylic paint, colored pencils, charcoal, and transfers on paper to create the massive 9-by-10 piece.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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The important thing is to keep eating vegetables and maintaining a varied but healthy diet.—
Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
10 June 2026
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The splintering of music discovery has resulted in less monoculture and more varied sounds thriving simultaneously.—
John Kennedy,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Along with vibrant shopping and entertainment options, Sacramento’s downtown has been the site in recent years of violence that required swift police response, including gun violence this past weekend.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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Every year, this vibrant event expands in both its vision and mission, drawing art lovers from all corners of the globe.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Each location will offer various food and drink specials, according to the bar and restaurant’s website.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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For various reasons, none of us had managed a proper vacation that summer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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