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
Some archery target stands are standard metal, while others are colorful.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
The restaurant’s outdoor patio, dotted with colorful planters and umbrellas, also seats up to 30 people.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
In just two and a half years, this colorful and energetic series charged through eight seasons of action, humour, drama, and mecha glory, choosing to stay for a good time – not a long time.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 10 June 2026
From intricate parting patterns and mixed braid sizes to colorful extensions, beads, metallic accents, and sculptural updos, straight-back cornrows can be customized to suit any aesthetic.
—Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 9 June 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
The restaurant’s outdoor patio, dotted with colorful planters and umbrellas, also seats up to 30 people.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
In just two and a half years, this colorful and energetic series charged through eight seasons of action, humour, drama, and mecha glory, choosing to stay for a good time – not a long time.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 10 June 2026
From intricate parting patterns and mixed braid sizes to colorful extensions, beads, metallic accents, and sculptural updos, straight-back cornrows can be customized to suit any aesthetic.
—Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
Adjective
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The telegram’s design is joyful and vivid, featuring illustrations of tiny hands tossing multi-colored hats and flowers into the air in a gesture of congratulation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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The throwback elements of Rush’s show – the zigzagging colored lasers, the bursts of pyro that momentarily stunned with their booms, the gratification of watching musicians so focused on their music that running around the stage was not an option – reminded of a simpler era of concert-going.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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The important thing is to keep eating vegetables and maintaining a varied but healthy diet.—
Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
10 June 2026
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These frameworks are aimed at deploying knowledge that can be applied in varied settings and are diverse or multimodal.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
9 June 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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Deals include a classic Adirondack chair for 80 percent off and vibrant geometric area rug that brings life to your space for $30.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Spend a night out at the speakeasy inside 202 Social House, a vibrant downtown hub with craft cocktails.—
Julekha Dash,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Each location will offer various food and drink specials, according to the bar and restaurant’s website.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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For various reasons, none of us had managed a proper vacation that summer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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