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
To start, Polestar uses NMC (lithium nickel manganese cobalt) batteries with prismatic cells, unlike the LFP (lithium iron phosphate) chemistry that many other manufacturers are increasingly turning to, largely for cost reasons.
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 25 Mar. 2025
This prismatic film seamlessly intermingles the political and the personal, and both chronology and geography aren’t observed in strictly logical ways.
—Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Convergent Paths Equip to focus your prismatic power.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Unlike the prismatic cells in the previous batteries, the new ones are cylindrical, and are said to be 20% more energy dense.
—New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 25 Mar. 2025
This prismatic film seamlessly intermingles the political and the personal, and both chronology and geography aren’t observed in strictly logical ways.
—Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Convergent Paths Equip to focus your prismatic power.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Unlike the prismatic cells in the previous batteries, the new ones are cylindrical, and are said to be 20% more energy dense.
—New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prismatic
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Bosa, Sardinia, Italy Renowned for its colorful houses and the medieval Malaspina Castle, Bosa is situated about two-thirds of the way up the west coast of Sardinia, on a small hill about 3km inland on the north bank of the Temo River.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Martin said the business’ sign, visible from Rogers Avenue, and colorful paint job were points of contention.—
Randal Seyler,
Arkansas Online,
21 May 2025
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Alternatives, a varied category of assets beyond traditional equities and bonds, can significantly enhance portfolio resilience and growth.—
Fred Hubler,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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CrossFit is based on the philosophy that constantly varied movements performed with moderate intensity improve physical competence.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
12 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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The Garvin flies both a rainbow Pride flag and a Black Lives Matter flag, prompting the occasional shouted slur.—
Brian Owens,
Scientific American,
18 Oct. 2023
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“Prismatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prismatic. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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