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 bold and colorful ’80s is roaring back into fashion and is bound to make an impact on denim.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
The designs also became brighter and more colorful.
—Kristina Kukolja, NPR, 21 Jan. 2026
Sophia Webster, a British footwear brand launched by the eponymous designer in 2012, is known for vibrant and colorful shoes with fun details like butterflies.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
Underneath the water, colorful pebbles create a walkable mosaic.
—Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
The designs also became brighter and more colorful.
—Kristina Kukolja, NPR, 21 Jan. 2026
Sophia Webster, a British footwear brand launched by the eponymous designer in 2012, is known for vibrant and colorful shoes with fun details like butterflies.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
Underneath the water, colorful pebbles create a walkable mosaic.
—Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 21 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
Adjective
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Reached by ferry from mainland Tuscany, the island combines varied coastlines, wooded hills and historic towns that are lively year-round, not just in the summer season.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The body horror depicted in the 11-episode first season is a sight to behold, from botched facelifts to the varied beauty births, the season is drowning in blood, guts, vomit and an abundance of other unseemly bodily fluids.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
21 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
Adjective
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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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The ruling also marks the latest win for the administration in its legal battles over canceling various environmental, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and other grants issued by the Biden administration.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Jan. 2026
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The drain stack is the vertical pipe in the drainage system that the various drain lines tie into.—
Kamron Sanders,
The Spruce,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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