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
From Selena Gomez partnering with Our Place to Gwyneth Paltrow and Stanley Tucci backing GreenPan, colorful ceramic pans have become one of the biggest kitchen trends online.
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Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
Frank was known for his colorful and sometimes combative persona.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 20 May 2026
But despite the colorful surroundings, there’s a pervasive hopelessness in this off-kilter world that looks a lot like our own.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
One black-and-white clip gradually turned colorful as Jalen and Joiya kissed.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
Frank was known for his colorful and sometimes combative persona.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 20 May 2026
But despite the colorful surroundings, there’s a pervasive hopelessness in this off-kilter world that looks a lot like our own.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
One black-and-white clip gradually turned colorful as Jalen and Joiya kissed.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
Adjective
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Investigators recovered video footage from a neighboring rhome that captured a dark-colored sedan matching the vehicle that was involved in previous incidents.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Investigators recovered video footage from a neighboring residence that captured a dark-colored sedan matching the vehicle that was involved in previous incidents.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Ovenbird Warblers such as the ovenbird are often difficult to spot, so learning their widely varied songs is essential to identification.—
Christopher Gangemi,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Nearly a dozen fires have, together, consumed more than 26,000 acres of varied terrain in the region over the last week, in remote island chaparral as well as brushy foothills bordering neighborhoods.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 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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Too, vibrant luggage tags can help identify which bags are yours at TSA.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Naggoo Printed Split Maxi Dress with Pockets With a stretchy wrinkle-free fabric, vibrant print, chic side slit, and two side pockets, this summery dress checks every box for style and comfort.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Instead, Huxley suggests that all of the characters except Propter are suffering from various delusions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Around that same time, Castro was expanding the GAESA group, a business conglomerate connected to the military that had its hand in various industries.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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