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
Classic belts, trendy flip-flops and colorful accessories brought the looks together.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
The colorful Friedman was fond of telling stories from these encounters, like this one on Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast in 2018.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
Like Pulido, crowds of attendees lined the streets to see musicians performing banda and mariachi music, followed by groups in traditional charro attire riding their horses and ballet folklórico dancers spinning in their long, colorful skirts.
—Nicole Chavez, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
And, in a colorful contradiction, warmer spring temperatures can trigger trees to start the fall foliage process earlier, while warmer fall temperatures can delay the onset of color changes.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
The colorful Friedman was fond of telling stories from these encounters, like this one on Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast in 2018.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
Like Pulido, crowds of attendees lined the streets to see musicians performing banda and mariachi music, followed by groups in traditional charro attire riding their horses and ballet folklórico dancers spinning in their long, colorful skirts.
—Nicole Chavez, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
And, in a colorful contradiction, warmer spring temperatures can trigger trees to start the fall foliage process earlier, while warmer fall temperatures can delay the onset of color changes.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
Adjective
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Another suggestion is a condition called chromhidrosis, which causes the secretion of colored sweat.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Spread the colored clay over the corresponding numbers to create your picture.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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By studying how Penicillium adapts in cheese caves, scientists can gain insights into how Aspergillus adapts inside the lung environment, potentially finding new ways to treat these varied health conditions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Sep. 2025
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Rebecca Lowe, who anchors the Premier League Mornings desk show at halftime and between match kickoff windows, emphasized the event’s ability to pull people behind a singular interest — Premier League soccer — even if the fans’ team allegiances varied.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 Sep. 2025
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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
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The final range is a blend of Enriquez’s playfulness and Jardini’s lighthearted sophistication, expressed via bold patterns, flashy prints and vibrant colors.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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With a rich heritage, a distinct language and cultural traditions rooted in family and ties to their land, the Diné remain one of the strongest, most vibrant Indigenous communities in the world.—
Suzette Brewer,
Scientific American,
23 Sep. 2025
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Other shots show the happy couple in various poses, including one of the family standing together at the altar.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Russia launched 579 attack drones and various types of dummy drones at Ukraine overnight into Saturday, Kyiv’s air force said.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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