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
Invest in some colorful luggage locks, like this four-pack from Forge Store.
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Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Shrubs contribute to a more aesthetic and relaxing atmosphere, adding colorful foliage, flowers, and fragrance to outdoor rooms.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Wright asked, peppering in a rather colorful adjective.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Le Creuset’s colorful enamel exterior resists chipping and cracking, while the smooth interior helps food caramelize beautifully, minimizes sticking, and stands up well to stains.
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Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Shrubs contribute to a more aesthetic and relaxing atmosphere, adding colorful foliage, flowers, and fragrance to outdoor rooms.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Wright asked, peppering in a rather colorful adjective.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Le Creuset’s colorful enamel exterior resists chipping and cracking, while the smooth interior helps food caramelize beautifully, minimizes sticking, and stands up well to stains.
—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for colorful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
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Saperavi is the starting point for reds — the name means dye in Georgian, a reference to its extraordinary pigmentation, one of only a handful of grapes in the world with naturally colored flesh and juice.
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People are encouraged to drink plenty of water, wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, and avoid outdoor activities during the warmest parts fo the day.
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Main categories include cycling, hiking, and multi-sport, all offering varied difficulty levels.
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The three-time Grand Slam doubles champion has a varied game with a killer serve, and she won’t be intimidated by Świątek.
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Players whose teams wore Pride Night caps had the option to wear their everyday, non-rainbow hats.
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Produced by Milos-Films and shot at Hélium Films’ studios in Switzerland’s Lausanne, the short follows three handcrafted monkeys who transform a cold animation studio into a vibrant jungle through creativity, collaboration and resourcefulness.
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Dani Velasco, a Miami native now living in Maryland, seeks out Bonnaroo year after year because of the vibrant atmosphere and fellowship among attendees.
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When detected in the United States, it has been linked to various types of fresh produce.
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Several of the justices supplemented their income with small salaries from teaching positions at various law schools.
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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