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
While Shen Yun appears graceful and colorful on the prolific amount of billboards and advertisements posted around the world, former performers started speaking out more vocally in 2024, accusing the dance group of an abusive environment behind the scenes.
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Emanuel is seen as a high-energy operative who’s used colorful and profane language.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
However, thanks to advances in low-light performance, that’s all changed, with the latest models (and even those a few years old) able to take spectacular photos and impressive videos of colorful aurora.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
But their journey is all show and no stakes, while the visuals are over-wrought with dizzying CGI dreamscapes like a kaleidoscope of colorful slop.
—Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Emanuel is seen as a high-energy operative who’s used colorful and profane language.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
However, thanks to advances in low-light performance, that’s all changed, with the latest models (and even those a few years old) able to take spectacular photos and impressive videos of colorful aurora.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
But their journey is all show and no stakes, while the visuals are over-wrought with dizzying CGI dreamscapes like a kaleidoscope of colorful slop.
—Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
Adjective
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Your unique, varied experience works against you in keyword scoring.—
Gina Riley,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Fruit should be part of a varied diet that includes vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and dairy.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 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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Drawing inspiration from the vibrant energy of New York City, Nigo’s streetwear roots, and the storied histories of Mercedes-Benz and Moncler, the collection blends past design trends with a contemporary twist.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
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Azaleas bloom in vibrant shades of yellow, pink, orange, red, and white.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That could compound ethics concerns, given Mastro still represented various clients in the stretch between March 20 and this week, including New Jersey in its bid to kill New York’s congestion pricing program.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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North Carolina receives approximately $1.1 billion in federal education funding that directly supports students with disabilities and those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and various programs, including Career and Technical Education programs.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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