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 a sea of prismatic high points during Sunday's show, a quieter moment stands out.
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Jason Lamphier, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
Then there is the shop’s prismatic collection of staples, melted and tempered in-house into bonbons and chocolate bars.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
Ford said the facility remains on track to begin manufacturing LFP prismatic battery cells this year to power Ford’s upcoming midsize electric truck, to be built at Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky in 2027 and to be the first model on the new Universal EV Platform.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 29 Jan. 2026
This prismatic purple offers prime real estate for tropical flowers and amber accents.
—Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
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Jason Lamphier, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
Then there is the shop’s prismatic collection of staples, melted and tempered in-house into bonbons and chocolate bars.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
Ford said the facility remains on track to begin manufacturing LFP prismatic battery cells this year to power Ford’s upcoming midsize electric truck, to be built at Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky in 2027 and to be the first model on the new Universal EV Platform.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 29 Jan. 2026
This prismatic purple offers prime real estate for tropical flowers and amber accents.
—Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prismatic
Adjective
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Jobs was in charge of the flashy stuff like the new, colorful iMac.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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Cranberries and lemons come together to create a colorful dessert that's both tangy and sweet.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Portage police added that while some students play the game safely using brightly colored water guns, others have created dangerous situations that can trigger panic.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The towering pylon's entire facade lights up with colored LEDs that change according to the time of day, as well as the seasons.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The lighting is varied, treated as another texture in the space, palpable and rich.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Walking shoeless on varied surfaces also may contribute to emotional well-being and overall foot health, according to podiatrists and barefoot enthusiasts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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 23 Apr. 2026.
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