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
His first endeavor, the 1955 short Orchard Street, offered a fragmented, kaleidoscopic view of the Lower East Side Thoroughfare and its denizens.
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News Desk, Artforum, 9 Oct. 2025
This singular opportunity to work out the meaning of independence both inspired and divided Koreans, giving rise to a kaleidoscopic post-liberation experience.
—Kornel Chang
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
News Desk, Artforum, 9 Oct. 2025
This singular opportunity to work out the meaning of independence both inspired and divided Koreans, giving rise to a kaleidoscopic post-liberation experience.
—Kornel Chang
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
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.
—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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Grand Slam winners get a colorful Grand Slam Award sticker.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Oct. 2025
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Hipp evokes an opulent playhouse, with a bold palette, swathes of rich velvet, and plenty of colorful art.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The nutmeg-colored upholstery and bucket seats were shot.—
Laura Lane,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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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
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Comments were varied on this one, but overall editors felt like this one had a solid texture.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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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
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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 18 Oct. 2025.
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