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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for colorful
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Adjective
  • However, many more come from varied backgrounds and other countries.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Oscar double feature: 10 classic movies to pair with 2025's Best Picture nominees Bradley Cooper Bradley Cooper has perhaps the most varied career (and Oscar stat sheet) of anyone on this list, as his 12 nominations are divided across so many different categories.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • Muse Maggie Maurer was photographed in a series of vibrant settings, each thoughtfully chosen to reflect the rich palette of the collection, reinforcing color as a cornerstone of the brand’s identity.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Made from a gorgeous faux-leather material and available in 17 vibrant colors, this passport protector will easily slot into any pocket of your purse while preserving the exterior of your ID.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • It's made with tomatoes, chilis, onions and various spices and, as with any meal, each country puts its own spin on it.
    Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
  • These curbs will be expanded in October 2023 and December 2024 — when China responds with a ban of U.S. exports for various high-tech materials like gallium and germanium.
    TIME, TIME, 8 Mar. 2025

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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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