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
From slim, sporty silhouettes to cushy, chunky soles, brands are embracing chromatic finishes in every form.
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Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Gregg also went chromatic in a single button suit and Craig wore a tuxedo with a bowtie.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 22 Feb. 2025
Her voice stays casual (and doesn’t worry about being a little flat) while the beat hurtles ahead and the chords take unlikely chromatic turns.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Both chromatic and metallic dragons are presented here.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Gregg also went chromatic in a single button suit and Craig wore a tuxedo with a bowtie.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 22 Feb. 2025
Her voice stays casual (and doesn’t worry about being a little flat) while the beat hurtles ahead and the chords take unlikely chromatic turns.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Both chromatic and metallic dragons are presented here.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chromatic
Adjective
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Curaçao With colorful Dutch architecture, multicultural charm, and an easygoing pace of life, Curaçao attracts sun-seekers from around the world.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Known as the Antiquing Capital of the South, thanks to the yearly Round Top Antiques Fair, this postage stamp-sized community has more than its fair share of stylish shops, chic boutique hotels, and colorful surprises at every turn.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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After three or four sessions, your character has much more move variety, and items and weapons are more useful and varied.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
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Many trustees, however, start their roles without sufficient understanding of higher education’s unique dynamics and the varied needs of its constituents.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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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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Tan began his career in 1999 at Louis Vuitton in retail and merchandising, later joining Burberry, holding various regional roles in retail operations and merchandising.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
11 Apr. 2025
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To the contrary, various federal courts have held that Title IX and/or the Equal Protection Clause require schools to allow such participation.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Chromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chromatic. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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