moiré

adjective

variants or moire
Definition of moirénext
as in chromatic

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moiré
  1. chromatic
  2. marbled
  3. veined
  4. colored
  5. multicolored
  6. spangled
  7. rainbow
  8. prismatic
Adjective
  • Pastel shades can usually read springtime, but a high-shine chromatic topper gives this look an edgy vibe that any Leo will appreciate.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 17 July 2026
  • In the glare of the intense summer sun, the Indian Pacific had a reflective, chromatic glow.
    — Justin Meneguzzi, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of chromatic
Adjective
  • Firmer than rib eye but just as rich and, frankly, more consistently well-marbled than most other cuts, it can be cooked like steak (to medium or medium-rare), or braised to full shreddy-ness.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 July 2026
  • Gaga recently reissued the project to celebrate its tenth anniversary, offering it for sale on an opaque pink marbled wax record.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of marbled
Adjective
  • At San Gaetano, Nonno pulled onto the narrow, overgrown path, lined by thick, veined grapevines, and drove to the end of it, parking just under the almond tree.
    — Angelica Calabrese, Longreads, 7 July 2026
  • But unlike fruit flies, these pests have black eyes (not red), distinctive humped backs, and heavier, thicker-veined wings.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 28 June 2026
Definition of veined
Adjective
  • White wines might look more yellow, or reds may be brick-colored or brownish.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
  • The dark-colored wash is a nice, polished touch—even with their relaxed silhouette, and midriff bearing rise.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 18 July 2026
Definition of colored
Adjective
  • Choose from eleven different solid and multicolored options to fit your decor.
    — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Definition of multicolored
Adjective
  • If Styles the performer in spangled jumpsuits and Styles the man in sensible trousers once felt like separate forces, Kiss All The Time.
    — Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Then again, awards season always holds a few surprises up its spangled sleeves.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
Definition of spangled
Adjective
  • Players whose teams wore Pride Night caps had the option to wear their everyday, non-rainbow hats.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
  • The numbers on the backs of player jerseys were rainbow, and there were constantly pride/rainbow graphics popping up on the jumbotron.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Definition of rainbow
Adjective
  • The exterior emphasizes a forward-leaning silhouette, expansive glazing for clear lines of sight and stylish, prismatic shapes.
    — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
  • Well emphasized that the real test is proving it can be used to consistently manufacture high-quality prismatic cells.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Definition of prismatic
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“Moiré.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moir%C3%A9. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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