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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The Aspire Vero had the shortest battery time but the brightest, most colorful display, while the two Lenovos' screens barely qualified as economy models.
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Eric Grevstad, PCMAG, 13 Aug. 2024
Otherwise, the three printers provide the same glossy, colorful prints using photochemical film.
—PCMAG, 14 Aug. 2024
In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Aug. 13, Vanessa shared several images of the family decked out in leis and colorful clothing.
—Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024
The colorful northern lights lit up across the state Sunday night and could be back Monday night.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 12 Aug. 2024
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Eric Grevstad, PCMAG, 13 Aug. 2024
Otherwise, the three printers provide the same glossy, colorful prints using photochemical film.
—PCMAG, 14 Aug. 2024
In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Aug. 13, Vanessa shared several images of the family decked out in leis and colorful clothing.
—Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024
The colorful northern lights lit up across the state Sunday night and could be back Monday night.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 12 Aug. 2024
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 9 Sep. 2024.
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