prismatic
adjective
pris·mat·ic
priz-ˈma-tik 
1
: relating to, resembling, or constituting a prism
2
a
: formed by a prism
b
: resembling the colors formed by refraction of light through a prism
prismatic effects
3
: highly colored : brilliant
prismatic lyrics
4
: having such symmetry that a general form with faces cutting all axes at unspecified intercepts is a prism
prismatic crystals
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with its prismatic plumage, the ruby-throated hummingbird is one of our garden's most prized visitors
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This non-stick formula is lightweight on the skin and the prismatic pigment ensures that your lips always capture some sparkle in the light.
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The result is a prismatic work of art that invites more questions.
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Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
Designed with weight-reducing features, such as the thinning of small fan ribs and prismatic cuts on larger ribs, the fan remains light and easy to handle while retaining structural integrity.
—New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2024
This non-stick formula is lightweight on the skin and the prismatic pigment ensures that your lips always capture some sparkle in the light.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2024
The result is a prismatic work of art that invites more questions.
—Danielle Amir Jackson, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2024
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prismatic
adjective
pris·mat·ic
priz-ˈmat-ik
1
: relating to, resembling, or constituting a prism
2
: formed by a prism
3
: having such symmetry that a general form with faces cutting all axes at unspecified intercepts is a prism
prismatic crystals
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