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
In addition to the efficiency gains, LMR prismatic cells are also claimed to be more cost-effective.
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Aaron Turpen, New Atlas, 18 May 2025
Cardi wore the manicure to sit courtside at the New York Knicks versus Boston Celtics game in New York City on May 12 and showed it off in all its prismatic glory on her Instagram Stories.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 13 May 2025
So why not just use one big cell instead of the six separate prismatic ones?
—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
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Aaron Turpen, New Atlas, 18 May 2025
Cardi wore the manicure to sit courtside at the New York Knicks versus Boston Celtics game in New York City on May 12 and showed it off in all its prismatic glory on her Instagram Stories.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 13 May 2025
So why not just use one big cell instead of the six separate prismatic ones?
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prismatic
Adjective
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Not to mention, the pastry pink shade is perfect for bright, colorful summer outfits.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
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This Superman brings back the colorful visuals, the humor, the clever quips in the midst of battle, the lightheartedness of the vintage comics.—
Scott Phillips,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The reality of Cancun is much more varied and infinitely richer than most visitors realize.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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What’s more impressive about the music in the film is how the directors find smart, varied ways to stage the songs.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
11 July 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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“Prismatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prismatic. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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