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
Then head on over to the Startup Art Fair, which will see more than 70 artists exhibiting across two floors of San Francisco’s colorful Hotel Del Sol.
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
Four decades after Airheads’ release in 1986, Steffen understands why generations of people have nostalgia for the colorful candy.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The whimsical property, with its mismatched wallpaper, thrifted furniture, and colorful textiles, opened as an extension of its namesake housewares store in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Understanding that children, not adults, were the target demographic for these saccharine cereals, the company kicked colorful branding and advertising into high gear.
—Heather Bushman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
Four decades after Airheads’ release in 1986, Steffen understands why generations of people have nostalgia for the colorful candy.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The whimsical property, with its mismatched wallpaper, thrifted furniture, and colorful textiles, opened as an extension of its namesake housewares store in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Understanding that children, not adults, were the target demographic for these saccharine cereals, the company kicked colorful branding and advertising into high gear.
—Heather Bushman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for colorful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
Adjective
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Tea service at Le Salon is worth a booking to experience the delights of delicate finger sandwiches, pastel-colored confections, and A-plus people-watching.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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Seconds later, several others run by and a light-colored sedan speeds off.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With a business model that has adapted to changing needs and changing markets, American Express has, for most of its varied history, catered to growth and the perception of exclusivity.—
Nancy Cutler,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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However, full autonomy still depends on achieving consistent reliability in varied environments.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 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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Tiles and accessories are designed to mix and match so players can create a beautiful mahjong setup that reflects their personal style -- from colorful tiles to vibrant mats, racks, tile shufflers and carryall bags.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Plant honeysuckle for its vibrant blooms.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Terrell Fox was arrested in Markham by task force members, the same officers from various Southland communities that Markham chose to honor.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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These closures reflect various factors, including poor investment returns, a lack of government support for refinery upgrades and higher carbon and energy costs.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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