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
Double doors then open to show rows of dancers all wearing white tops and black hot pants similar to Charli as a series of words flash up on screen on a colorful backdrop.
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Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
By their very existence, his baffling, colorful, alternative technologies explore the realm of the possible in a field typically associated with automation and uniformity.
—Thomas Patier, Artforum, 27 Jan. 2026
This colorful reaction occurs in a donut shape above the geomagnetic poles.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
The colorful story of a woman tangoing her way through the grieving process after her husband abruptly dies is set in Tokyo’s ballroom dancing scene, with characters seamlessly switching between speaking English, Spanish, and Japanese.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2026
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Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
By their very existence, his baffling, colorful, alternative technologies explore the realm of the possible in a field typically associated with automation and uniformity.
—Thomas Patier, Artforum, 27 Jan. 2026
This colorful reaction occurs in a donut shape above the geomagnetic poles.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
The colorful story of a woman tangoing her way through the grieving process after her husband abruptly dies is set in Tokyo’s ballroom dancing scene, with characters seamlessly switching between speaking English, Spanish, and Japanese.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
Adjective
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Sparkling Orange Nº1, a low-intervention, organic orange (orange colored due to skin contact, no oranges used) bubbly from Alsace that pops with orange peel and juicy peach, then drifts into jasmine, herbs, and gentle spice.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Run the cycle again, warm for colored towels and hot for white towels.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2026
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The result is a category that’s far more varied than many drinkers realize, ranging from classic rye-forward blends to dessert-style cream whiskies to smoky single malts coming out of British Columbia.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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And over the past few years, the options for spending a night on the rails in the lap of luxury have grown more varied (though, admittedly, pricey) than ever—from Peru to Penang, and Cornwall to Cape Town, the possibilities are endless.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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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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What should taste vibrant and layered can end up tasting tired and dull.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The beachfront Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences is sprinkled with vibrant gardens, sparkling pools, and accommodations ranging from cozy rooms to spacious villas.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Over the past week, Glenn has reached out to various veteran offensive coaches about a potential role on his staff.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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She was arrested last August by a special counsel, with prosecutors requesting 15 years in prison for the various crimes the court ruled on Wednesday.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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