as in colored
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
a brilliantly varicolored tapestry
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Recent Examples of varicolored
These recall the varicolored water specimens that Wolfe has exhibited previously.
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Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2019
Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for varicolored
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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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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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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“Varicolored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varicolored. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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