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Examples of colorful in a Sentence
I wore a colorful outfit.
He gave a colorful account of his travels.
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In hopes of reviving Ibiza’s 1970s golden age, while preserving the traditional finca-style buildings, the 42 new accommodations and interior spaces remain relaxed and nostalgic, articulated by mural frescoes, colorful rugs, eclectic palm tree lamps and mid-century furniture.
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Monica Mendal, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2024
The bobblehead is a colorful, guitar-playing parrot wearing a Hawaiian shirt and backward baseball cap.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2024
Upon entering the Palm Court lobby, your eyes are immediately drawn upward to the colorful stained glass ceiling; the impressive architecture continues throughout the common areas, most notably into the Rotunda.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
Keep scrolling to shop more sweaters, jeans, and colorful shoes inspired by the star.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
Such colorful, vivid examples rarely survive after nearly two centuries, especially the prints that involved paper flaps that lift up, meant to reflect complicated stage effects.
—Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
From colorful performances to family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2024
Some probiotic foods include: Yogurt Sauerkraut Kimchi Miso Tempeh
Kombucha
Foods high in flavonoids:
Lastly, foods high in flavonoids, like colorful foods and vegetables, can help alleviate eczema symptoms because of their anti-inflammatory compounds.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 15 Apr. 2024
Now, adults are just as enthusiastic collectors of the Danish company’s colorful brick sets—and Lego is banking on them to grow.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 15 Apr. 2024
Monica Mendal, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2024
The bobblehead is a colorful, guitar-playing parrot wearing a Hawaiian shirt and backward baseball cap.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2024
Upon entering the Palm Court lobby, your eyes are immediately drawn upward to the colorful stained glass ceiling; the impressive architecture continues throughout the common areas, most notably into the Rotunda.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
Keep scrolling to shop more sweaters, jeans, and colorful shoes inspired by the star.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
Such colorful, vivid examples rarely survive after nearly two centuries, especially the prints that involved paper flaps that lift up, meant to reflect complicated stage effects.
—Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
From colorful performances to family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2024
Some probiotic foods include: Yogurt Sauerkraut Kimchi Miso Tempeh
Kombucha
Foods high in flavonoids:
Lastly, foods high in flavonoids, like colorful foods and vegetables, can help alleviate eczema symptoms because of their anti-inflammatory compounds.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 15 Apr. 2024
Now, adults are just as enthusiastic collectors of the Danish company’s colorful brick sets—and Lego is banking on them to grow.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colorful. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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colorful
adjective
col·or·ful
ˈkəl-ər-fəl 
1
: having noticeable colors
2
: full of variety or interest
a colorful personality
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