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
Now, Wind has teamed up with the very man behind the design to unveil his own colorful new collection of hourglasses.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2026
Emily June Spanos, the founder of Emily June Designs in Houston, opted to turn this small laundry room into a colorful oasis that is full of pep.
—Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
The Bay Area and Silicon Valley has always been ripe for both some ribbing and some potent storytelling on the big and small screen, due to its colorful history and its current role as capitol of the American technological zeitgeist.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
The fields in Rancho Bernardo Community Park were filled with colorful plastic eggs and families on Saturday morning at the annual Spring Egg Hunt organized by the City of San Diego’s Parks and Recreation Department.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2026
Emily June Spanos, the founder of Emily June Designs in Houston, opted to turn this small laundry room into a colorful oasis that is full of pep.
—Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
The Bay Area and Silicon Valley has always been ripe for both some ribbing and some potent storytelling on the big and small screen, due to its colorful history and its current role as capitol of the American technological zeitgeist.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
The fields in Rancho Bernardo Community Park were filled with colorful plastic eggs and families on Saturday morning at the annual Spring Egg Hunt organized by the City of San Diego’s Parks and Recreation Department.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
Adjective
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Last week, before the court recessed for Easter, John briefly took the stand, legs and hands shackled and dressed in a khaki-colored prison uniform.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The outfit was supposed to have matching pants, but it was reported by Sports Illustrated that Day was told by Augusta National to wear normal, solid-colored pants instead.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Several California cities have levied taxes on empty homes and lots, with varied success.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The City Council passed four ordinances in 2025 that together encourage the construction of more varied housing types, and by extension, greater density — with the ultimate aim of lowering home prices in a notoriously expensive metro housing market.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 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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The vibrant Sun in your 5th House of Artistry squares merry Jupiter in your 8th House of Trust, raising questions about fairness in money and sharing.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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From subtle variations to vibrant color combinations, there's a chrome pink nail design for every aesthetic.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Defense attorneys, who said Horner has autism spectrum disorder and various mental illnesses, are asking jurors to sentence Horner to life in prison without parole.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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In most cases, those were rejected, and some activists were even arrested on various charges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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