polychrome 1 of 2

adjective

ˈpä-lē-ˌkrōm How to pronounce polychrome (audio)
Definition of polychromenext
as in colored
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors polychrome pottery featuring designs from the American Southwest

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polychrome

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verb

as in to marble

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Recent Examples of polychrome
Adjective
In the Italian capital, Bulgari restored the Spanish Steps, the polychrome floor mosaics of the Baths of Caracalla and the marbles of the Torlonia Collection. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 May 2026 Now, L'Occitane amenities and Nason Moretti glassware share space with polychrome wood ceilings that have watched over this corner of old Hispalis for 500 years. — Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026 In Morrisania, Alexander Gorlin’s polychrome supportive-housing center, El Borinquen, exudes a salsa vibe in a Corbusian frame. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 28 Jan. 2026 Its chandeliers are made of handblown Murano glass, its bathrooms of polychrome Italian marble. — Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 30 June 2025 Coat of black silk satin brocaded with polychrome silk thread in a pattern of tulips; belt of black silk satin; blouse of white silk-cotton batiste; skirt of beige cotton-linen twill. — Irene Kim, Vogue, 28 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for polychrome
  1. colored
  2. marble
  3. colorful
  4. mottle
  5. varied
  6. pattern
  7. rainbow
  8. streak
Adjective
  • Highlights include a jewel box of a shop lined with wood drawers of glittering gemlike brooches, insignia, cords, and colored fringes; an embroidery and monogramming school; and a bead room for commissioning consultations.
    — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Multi-Hyphenate is housed in deep oxblood-colored glass with silver detailing, part of a broader packaging approach designed to make each product feel distinctive and covetable.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of colored
Verb
  • The Parthenon marbles date to the 5th century BCE and were originally created for the Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The meat on the bones varies in thickness and, thanks to marbling and tough connective tissue, short ribs are ideal for slow cooking.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of marble
Adjective
  • But during the fall, the scenic pathway becomes even more enchanting when accented by colorful foliage.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Rome — The city of Rome has revealed for the first time the biggestRoman wall mosaic ever found, and a colorful fresco painted on a 2,000-year-old wall — the culmination of a massive 14-year restoration project.
    — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of colorful
Verb
  • Related Articles The designer piece seemed to be made of a mix of tulle and some other opaque fabric that was mottled with darker accents for dimension.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The mosquito, mottled in neon pink and purple, can be seen on a nearby computer screen.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 11 June 2026
Definition of mottle
Adjective
  • The Belgian designer, who went on to thank her team members and collaborators by name, is known for her varied explorations of feminine identity.
    — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Possible options include ammunition designed for varied levels of impact, including armor-piercing configurations.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of varied
Verb
  • Meanwhile, leaflets ordering evacuations pattern the sky like a damned murmuration, and nighttime artillery fire paints striations like inverted fireworks.
    — Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Researchers deposit and pattern optical waveguides, which act as tiny pathways for light, on a silicon substrate.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of pattern
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
Verb
  • Both vessels were streaked with rust and showed mottled paint along the waterlines.
    — USA Today, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • These cleaners can leave a residue behind that can streak or become cloudy when the burner heats up again.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of streak

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