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Recent Examples of colorful The set is available in multiple color options, including neutral shades of light gray, dark gray, and ivory, as well as colorful picks such as pink, blue, and green that add a vibrant aesthetic to your space. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 20 July 2025 Here's how to style your colorful '80s sneakers for summer 2025. Paulina Berges, Glamour, 19 July 2025 Every type of Christmas ornament works with this style: Gather around the tree to decorate it in monochrome, all-white, or a colorful mix of every hue. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 July 2025 Not to mention, the pastry pink shade is perfect for bright, colorful summer outfits. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for colorful
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Adjective
  • The reality of Cancun is much more varied and infinitely richer than most visitors realize.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
  • Beaches on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast The Pacific coast runs the length of the country’s western edge, and the landscape is more varied and rugged than on the Caribbean.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • Available in 10 vibrant and neutral colors, including the actress’s bright blue shade, this shirt is made to be ready-to-wear immediately after drying.
    Averi Baudler, People.com, 13 July 2025
  • Explore vibrant art displays in Saugatuck The diverse local art scene includes galleries, exhibits, studios and public art installations.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 13 July 2025
Adjective
  • The risk to estate leakage from various risks can be reduced significantly.
    Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • Speak getting cut was one of the most shocking moves, as the show had been going on since 2016 and featured the likes of Keyshawn Johnson, Paul Pierce, and a rotating panel of Emmanuel Acho, LeSean McCoy, and James Jones at various points.
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 15 July 2025

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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

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