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
The store’s cameras caught the entire crime, as well as Hussein’s colorful undies, which bore the letter R in white, and the year 1990 in big yellow numbers.
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John Annese, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025
Pure Michigan says numerous state parks offer colorful ways to enjoy the outdoors.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 12 Aug. 2025
All of the chunks were from the west side which was covered by colorful graffiti, and thus more likely to sell.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
As long as they're given full sun, these colorful flowers will cover fences and arbors with luscious, layered blooms in June and July, then again later in the summer.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2025
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John Annese, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025
Pure Michigan says numerous state parks offer colorful ways to enjoy the outdoors.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 12 Aug. 2025
All of the chunks were from the west side which was covered by colorful graffiti, and thus more likely to sell.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
As long as they're given full sun, these colorful flowers will cover fences and arbors with luscious, layered blooms in June and July, then again later in the summer.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
Adjective
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Others accused the brand of catering to Black elitism, erasing the varied experiences of Black Americans involvement with the Ralph Lauren brand.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
17 Aug. 2025
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This opens the door to more natural writing and varied phrasing.—
Jeremy Fields,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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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As a city known for its tech industry and vibrant communities, Seattle has attracted several national and regional internet providers.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The event, which was first held in 2001 and now draws more than 200,000 attendees, marked a new chapter this year as the festival moved to First Ward Park, while the parade continued its vibrant march down Tryon Street.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Aug. 2025
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The new trauma center, located in the Harambee neighborhood at 2669 N. King Drive, will offer various holistic health services for victims of trafficking, domestic abuse and trauma, an issue that has become increasingly prevalent across the city.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Formerly a professional tennis player, Olympian, Davis Cup player and tournament director, Hutchins has held various executive level roles at the ATP Tour over the past 11 years.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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