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
The Hubble Space Telescope is celebrating its 36th anniversary in space this week with a glimpse into the heart of a major star-forming region, presented in prismatic color.
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Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Science fiction is littered with aliens that are basically Los Angeles natives with prismatic skin conditions.
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Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
Also at Marshall, Ford will build the lithium iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic battery cells used in EVs starting later this year.
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Jamie L. Lareau,
Freep.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Her lips were lined with a dark greige liner, but instead of a pale pink, prismatic pastel, or shimmery beige lip color, Smith opted for a color-changing gold that flashed with metallic champagne tones in one light and warm, fiery orange in others, depending on the angle and the light.
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Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2026
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Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Science fiction is littered with aliens that are basically Los Angeles natives with prismatic skin conditions.
—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
Also at Marshall, Ford will build the lithium iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic battery cells used in EVs starting later this year.
—
Jamie L. Lareau,
Freep.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Her lips were lined with a dark greige liner, but instead of a pale pink, prismatic pastel, or shimmery beige lip color, Smith opted for a color-changing gold that flashed with metallic champagne tones in one light and warm, fiery orange in others, depending on the angle and the light.
—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prismatic
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The coast is dotted with colorful fishing villages, while the region’s interior is made up of rolling green hills and gently sloped vineyards.
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Fast-food chain Sonic, for instance, has a timely deal and colorful commemorative cups.
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Saperavi is the starting point for reds — the name means dye in Georgian, a reference to its extraordinary pigmentation, one of only a handful of grapes in the world with naturally colored flesh and juice.
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People are encouraged to drink plenty of water, wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, and avoid outdoor activities during the warmest parts fo the day.
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Main categories include cycling, hiking, and multi-sport, all offering varied difficulty levels.
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The three-time Grand Slam doubles champion has a varied game with a killer serve, and she won’t be intimidated by Świątek.
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Players whose teams wore Pride Night caps had the option to wear their everyday, non-rainbow hats.
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“Prismatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prismatic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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