as in colorful
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
a trendy bar that offers a kaleidoscopic array of new-wave martinis that go way beyond the colorless original
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Recent Examples of kaleidoscopic
Holland constructs a fragmented, kaleidoscopic portrait that blends real episodes with Kafka’s fiction and his strange afterlife as both cultural prophet and commercial brand.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Powder rooms are playful surprises, featuring kaleidoscopic wallpaper and scalloped marble vanities—a motif that pops up throughout the house.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Indian superstar Rajinikanth leads the cast of the kaleidoscopic action-thriller.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Watch processions of glowing pole lanterns at the Akita Kanto Festival, marvel at the colorful floats of the Aomori Nebuta Matsuri, and see Sendai explode with kaleidoscopic decorations during the Tanabata Festival.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2025
What emerged was a kaleidoscopic picture of a future that is defined by, yes, disruptive change, but also opportunities to take a big step forward.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Powder rooms are playful surprises, featuring kaleidoscopic wallpaper and scalloped marble vanities—a motif that pops up throughout the house.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Indian superstar Rajinikanth leads the cast of the kaleidoscopic action-thriller.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Watch processions of glowing pole lanterns at the Akita Kanto Festival, marvel at the colorful floats of the Aomori Nebuta Matsuri, and see Sendai explode with kaleidoscopic decorations during the Tanabata Festival.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2025
What emerged was a kaleidoscopic picture of a future that is defined by, yes, disruptive change, but also opportunities to take a big step forward.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kaleidoscopic
Adjective
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The 12-piece line, featuring colorful plates, cups, candleholders, and a show-stopping spiral vase, reimagines classic Swedish holiday traditions with a fresh, joyful edge.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Her character also loved wearing colorful hues like orange, according to Mickens, this reflects her actual Caribbean heritage.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
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Women in brightly colored dresses danced in shoes that loudly clicked across the floor.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Across the valley sat a two-story barn where caramel-colored and chestnut-spotted horses plus a storybook white one were lined up along the wooden fence.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Demi Moore is one star who knows the power of a varied, aesthetic-spanning serve.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Colorado has the talent, depth and varied skillsets to build an elite power play.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 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
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“Kaleidoscopic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kaleidoscopic. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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