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
The reaction surprised him in part because the crane poster is much less colorful than his typical designs.
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Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Unleash the nostalgia with a colorful backgammon set.
—Jaclyn Kaufman
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Of course, no Amazon river cruise is complete without fishing for piranhas—not to eat, but to get an up-close glimpse of their colorful scales and razor-sharp teeth before returning them to the water.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 21 Oct. 2025
Foord's passion for raising corals, the colorful colonies of tiny animals that build massive underwater reefs, is rooted in both science and art.
—Greg Allen, NPR, 21 Oct. 2025
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Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Unleash the nostalgia with a colorful backgammon set.
—Jaclyn Kaufman
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Of course, no Amazon river cruise is complete without fishing for piranhas—not to eat, but to get an up-close glimpse of their colorful scales and razor-sharp teeth before returning them to the water.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 21 Oct. 2025
Foord's passion for raising corals, the colorful colonies of tiny animals that build massive underwater reefs, is rooted in both science and art.
—Greg Allen, NPR, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
Adjective
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Hamas says at least 27 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces over the last week; Israeli officials said troops fired to prevent incursions across the yellow line, which is now being marked with colored stanchions as a clearer warning.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Demi Moore’s hip length-plus, raven-colored hair is a signature.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
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The clip was shared from Fritzi (@fritzicaramelle), a TikTok account charting the dog’s varied adventures with her owners.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The reactions were very, very varied.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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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Funyyzo Wide-Leg Pants Inspired by Kelly Clarkson Or, consider copying Clarkson’s red-hot look with these vibrant pants that have amassed more than 5,100 perfect ratings.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The movie skyrocketed in popularity, earning acclaim for its vibrant animation and standout voice performances.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Thermal runaway, or self-heating, can occur without warning in lithium batteries as a result of various factors, including if the battery is damaged, overheated, exposed to water, overcharged or improperly packed, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Developing timely emergency plans for various risk scenarios increases overall preparedness and provides room to maneuver, rather than leaving companies scrambling to respond under pressure when a crisis strikes.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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