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
Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
According to court documents, the administration agreed to hang a rainbow pride flag at the New York City monument, which commemorates the struggle for LGBTQ rights.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 13 Apr. 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
The rocks closest to the spray were white with rime, and a faint rainbow hung in the air, a diaphanous net catching color.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
According to court documents, the administration agreed to hang a rainbow pride flag at the New York City monument, which commemorates the struggle for LGBTQ rights.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 13 Apr. 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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Cassie is trying to become social-media famous, suggestively flashing her all-American assets online in a variety of fetishy costumes (a puppy dog, a pacifier-sucking baby).—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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The TikTok-famous date treats have even made their way into grocery store aisles, as CPG brands like Date Better Snacks create versions of the popular confection in a variety of flavors from Almond Java Crunch to Royal Cinnamon Baklava.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
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That ranch, located in the rolling foothills along Uvas Road with views into Coyote Valley, is part of an emerging mosaic of parks and protected farmland on San Jose’s southern edges.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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At nearly 650,000 acres — just smaller than Yosemite — the park unfolds as a vast mosaic of mountains, badlands and open desert valleys extending far beyond the reach of the pavement.—
Josh Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 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
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“Rainbow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainbow. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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