as in colored
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
the colorful robes and blankets of the Native Americans of the Southwest
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Recent Examples of colorful
The striking, colorful packaging honors Mexican architecture–showcasing a modern design of Mayan pyramids along with vivid colors that reflect the powerful spices blanketing each chewy treat.
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Andrew Watman, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
By the end, most people’s clothes were adorned with colorful splashes, especially those who wore white clothing.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Gone are the rainbow dreads of yore with Clinton taking the stage in Chicago clad in a colorful robe and a t-shirt bearing an image of the iconic P-Funk mothership following an enthralling opening performance by the Windy City’s own Tamarie T. & Thee Elektra Kumpany.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Boasting almost one million views, the slideshow shows the minuscule pup during his time at the shelter: dressed in brightly-colored sweaters, resting on colorful, warm blankets, and surrounded by toys—many of them bigger than him.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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Andrew Watman, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
By the end, most people’s clothes were adorned with colorful splashes, especially those who wore white clothing.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Gone are the rainbow dreads of yore with Clinton taking the stage in Chicago clad in a colorful robe and a t-shirt bearing an image of the iconic P-Funk mothership following an enthralling opening performance by the Windy City’s own Tamarie T. & Thee Elektra Kumpany.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Boasting almost one million views, the slideshow shows the minuscule pup during his time at the shelter: dressed in brightly-colored sweaters, resting on colorful, warm blankets, and surrounded by toys—many of them bigger than him.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
Adjective
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More research is needed to understand how different skin types respond to tallow, as existing studies use varied methodologies and reference points.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
14 Mar. 2025
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Thanks to its vast, varied, and meaningful stories —Liu and Takeda have felt that things have changed since then...—
Tiffany Leigh,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Jollof rice and smoky suya fuel locals in the vibrant Nigerian city of Lagos (at No. 7).—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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And immersive, too: Who by Fire was shot partly with Panavision lenses from the 1970s, and the widescreen photography is vibrant and gorgeous, with warm interiors, rich exteriors, and shimmering night scenes.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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But most importantly, understanding how the car behaves on various tire compounds under varying conditions is something that only comes with time.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Ferdinand has more than 30 million followers across various social platforms.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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