as in variety
a wide range or assortment
The ice cream shop offers a rainbow of flavors.
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as in colorful
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
the rainbow costumes worn by mummers at Mardi Gras
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Recent Examples of rainbow
Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
What is a ginger rainbow quinoa bowl?
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Tori Otten, The New Republic, 18 July 2023
The rainbow-haired rapper, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, was picked up by an ambulance and hospitalized following the violent attack.
—Jessica Schladebeck New York Daily News (tns), al, 22 Mar. 2023
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Noun
In one photo posted, Pierce could be see holding his hat in the air on a green field as a rainbow appeared in the background.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
What is a ginger rainbow quinoa bowl?
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Adjective
While DeSantis was speaking, a protester stood up and held up a rainbow Pride flag.
—Tori Otten, The New Republic, 18 July 2023
The rainbow-haired rapper, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, was picked up by an ambulance and hospitalized following the violent attack.
—Jessica Schladebeck New York Daily News (tns), al, 22 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rainbow
Noun
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Its multidirectional lugs keep you stable and grounded across a variety of surfaces, including city streets, cobblestone, and slippery hardwood floors.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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There is no single right answer to the question of how many potatoes grow from one potato; the yield depends on a range of factors, such as the potato variety, the time of planting, the growing conditions, and more.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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In contrast to something like Coruscant, which feels very bustling, vibrant and colorful.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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Curated by creative director of more than five years Fausto Puglisi, the collection pivoted from Cavalli’s animal prints and colorful designs for a subdued assortment.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Between afternoons of swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing, wander the historic center to visit the town's medieval cathedral and see floor mosaics dating back to the 12th century.—
Anne Olivia Bauso,
Travel + Leisure,
21 May 2026
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Furniture, pets, and the residents themselves infuse the images with both ambiguity and meaning, creating a rich mosaic of city life across ages, backgrounds, and boroughs.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Investigators recovered video footage from a neighboring rhome that captured a dark-colored sedan matching the vehicle that was involved in previous incidents.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Investigators recovered video footage from a neighboring residence that captured a dark-colored sedan matching the vehicle that was involved in previous incidents.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Ovenbird Warblers such as the ovenbird are often difficult to spot, so learning their widely varied songs is essential to identification.—
Christopher Gangemi,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Nearly a dozen fires have, together, consumed more than 26,000 acres of varied terrain in the region over the last week, in remote island chaparral as well as brushy foothills bordering neighborhoods.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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“Rainbow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainbow. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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