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
Like her father, Stocker was known for her colorful personality and love of lavish things, including parties that lasted for days.
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Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Add colorful bee-friendly flowers like zinnias and flowering herbs as companion plants to your vegetable garden.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Be sure to pop into the colorful bar for an aperitif or nightcap during your stay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
This colorful and texture-filled salad can suit any occasion.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 2026
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Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Add colorful bee-friendly flowers like zinnias and flowering herbs as companion plants to your vegetable garden.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Be sure to pop into the colorful bar for an aperitif or nightcap during your stay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
This colorful and texture-filled salad can suit any occasion.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
Adjective
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Nor any pebble clattering down the medieval stones, plinking into the tea- colored water.—
Ellen Bass,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Disney history fans know that the Rainbow Caverns Mine Train was a former attraction at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, where colored pools and waterfalls could be seen among the cave formations.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Mundo Maya is a vast and varied region that mixes ancient architectural wonders with modern-day luxuries and activities.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Complex work required teams of people with varied backgrounds, such as analysts, researchers, and operators, because no one person had all the capabilities and expertise.—
Bruce Broussard,
Fortune,
29 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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These ferns feature shiny, vibrant green leaves.—
Lauren Wellbank,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
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These annual and perennial flowers quickly fill out pots and start blooming early in the season with vibrant color that continues all season long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Enjoy live music and stop at various arts and crafts booths for this two-day festival.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The announcement confirms recent speculation fueled by various clues and social media hints.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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