as in colorful
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
with its prismatic plumage, the ruby-throated hummingbird is one of our garden's most prized visitors
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Recent Examples of prismatic
So why not just use one big cell instead of the six separate prismatic ones?
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Chad Kirchner, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2025
This non-stick formula is lightweight on the skin and the prismatic pigment ensures that your lips always capture some sparkle in the light.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2024
Beach London’s Semi-Permanent Dyes Elevating spring’s aesthetic through prismatic hair is Bleach London’s ultimate calling.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The effects are positively prismatic, especially in Sunset Ring #5.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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Chad Kirchner, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2025
This non-stick formula is lightweight on the skin and the prismatic pigment ensures that your lips always capture some sparkle in the light.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2024
Beach London’s Semi-Permanent Dyes Elevating spring’s aesthetic through prismatic hair is Bleach London’s ultimate calling.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The effects are positively prismatic, especially in Sunset Ring #5.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prismatic
Adjective
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Truth be told, these portraits can be colorful, impactful statements in any room.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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Aurora borealis, commonly known as the northern lights, are colorful ribbons of light that weave across Earth's northern or southern polar regions, according to NASA.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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Enjoy blackberries as part of a varied, balanced diet for the best results.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2025
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While a small group of technology stocks have mostly pushed the QQQ Nasdaq-100 ETF near an all-time high this year, analysts believe a more varied mix of stocks might do the heavy liting from here on out.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 June 2025
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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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“Prismatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prismatic. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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