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Recent Examples of colorful In this charming Craftsman style entryway, a colorful area rug brings in rich colors and a beautiful pattern. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025 The artist’s signature style was bold, dramatic and colorful. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025 Dimon used more colorful language about the Tricolor failure later Tuesday. Hugh Son, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025 Venturini Fendi’s last collection was shown in Milan last month for spring 2026, a colorful, crafty and fun ready-to-wear lineup that came with new highly embellished versions of some of the most successful accessories for the brand, including the Baguette and the Peekaboo. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for colorful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
Adjective
  • The nutmeg-colored upholstery and bucket seats were shot.
    Laura Lane, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The Guerida line nodding to private estate La Querida and its white façades, emerald green lawns and ocean views offered a more naïve take on the colored theme by mean of hearts and floral motifs juxtaposed in a ring, bracelet and pendant earrings.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Comments were varied on this one, but overall editors felt like this one had a solid texture.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Opinions from evaluators on McGonigle’s ability to handle shortstop on an everyday basis are varied.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 11 Oct. 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
  • The pattern included a vibrant red floral motif that cascaded from the bodice of the dress to the hem of the skirt, with shades of muted metallic gold and dark tones featured throughout.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Rich in seafood and history, Rockport was once a vibrant hub for the export of timber and granite, and a dock was built in 1743 to make shipments easier.
    Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Indivisible is putting on No Kings with organizations including the ACLU, 50501, Planned Parenthood, the Sunrise Movement and various labor unions.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Bills nearly $2 million In total, Hill submitted 122 invoices to the Foundation from 2018 through 2024 through her various companies – Premier Choice Group, Premier Choice Events and Premier Choice Marketing.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025

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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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