as in colored
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
the strikingly chromatic paintings of Matisse and the other Fauvists
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Recent Examples of chromatic
First, of course, is Lauter’s devotion not only to vivid color but to a kind of chromatic alchemy that relies on strategic juxtapositions and strange affinities to invest her compositions with power and poignancy.
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Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 6 Sep. 2024
Primary colorways flow between jet blacks, off-whites, and fiery reds, the chromatic embodiment of Valentine’s Day, a trio steeped in the iconography of romance and love.
—Essence, 14 Aug. 2024
Following the same neutral chromatic range, Stone opted for a sparkling suit to receive the International Icon Award in Turkey.
—María Munsuri, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2024
The god is a member of a quarter of chromatic deities who begin the story on a mountain known as Four Verdant Mothers.
—Stephen Kearse, Washington Post, 17 July 2024
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Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 6 Sep. 2024
Primary colorways flow between jet blacks, off-whites, and fiery reds, the chromatic embodiment of Valentine’s Day, a trio steeped in the iconography of romance and love.
—Essence, 14 Aug. 2024
Following the same neutral chromatic range, Stone opted for a sparkling suit to receive the International Icon Award in Turkey.
—María Munsuri, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2024
The god is a member of a quarter of chromatic deities who begin the story on a mountain known as Four Verdant Mothers.
—Stephen Kearse, Washington Post, 17 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chromatic
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The touch bevel design gives it a sleek look while the AMOLED display creates a vividly bright and colorful watch face (which can be set to always-on, by the way).Cierra Cowan, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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For spring 2025, the colorful and lively world of Rosie Assoulin is expanding with the launch of the New York luxury brand’s new Core program.Emily Mercer, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Polling stations are opening up across the U.S. for varied hours during Election Day, and Newsweek has compiled a map of the different times.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The varied kebab plate for two is a satisfying feast.Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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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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The Garvin flies both a rainbow Pride flag and a Black Lives Matter flag, prompting the occasional shouted slur.Brian Owens, Scientific American, 18 Oct. 2023
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But the stability, low-profile, and various brightness levels makes the BioLite 425 ideal for night running.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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This confirmed that the original milk-raiding birds were passing on their methods to various flocks.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Chromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chromatic. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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