as in colorful
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
a polychromatic tropical bird
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Recent Examples of polychromatic
Denver Go for: a polychromatic food scene; new lodgings that straddle past and present
Enjoying the outdoors is practically a requirement in Colorado, but Denver’s buzzy dining scene is finally making a good case for spending more time indoors.
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Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Jan. 2025
From natural dyes to native teas, create rainbow flags and polychromatic drinks.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 10 June 2024
The colorful sculptures are massive and yet almost seem to float, made up of shining polychromatic bands that twist and coil through space.
—CBS News, 4 May 2024
The backbone exponent is strikingly different from its polychromatic cousins.
—Quanta Magazine, 7 Feb. 2024
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Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Jan. 2025
From natural dyes to native teas, create rainbow flags and polychromatic drinks.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 10 June 2024
The colorful sculptures are massive and yet almost seem to float, made up of shining polychromatic bands that twist and coil through space.
—CBS News, 4 May 2024
The backbone exponent is strikingly different from its polychromatic cousins.
—Quanta Magazine, 7 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polychromatic
Adjective
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In her 2024 recap, Clark included a picture from a night out during which McCaffery rocked a colorful suit and tie.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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The words of the coaches remain colorful and crystal clear.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Opt for warm-toned lights to help your space feel extra cozy, or choose multi-colored lights for a touch of nostalgic ‘90s charm.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Smashing Machine actor wore a classic black tuxedo to the awards show, while his singer wife wore a gold-colored dress.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
12 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
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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“Polychromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polychromatic. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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