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
Accessories Bring It All Together Accessories, like scarves, hats, footwear, colorful tights, bold boots, and gloves, don’t have to be plainly functional.
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Andrea Bossi, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Shoppers will be able to immerse themselves in the colorful, bedazzled and feathery world of Libertine at the shop, which kicks off Tuesday with a private party hosted by Hartig and C Magazine founder and editor Jennifer Smith.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
Ever since the inaugural celebration in New York City on Nov. 27, 1924, viewers have watched Broadway performances, colorful balloons and, of course, the arrival of Santa Claus year after year.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Watch as the galaxy ball spins and puts on a bright and colorful light display.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
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Andrea Bossi, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Shoppers will be able to immerse themselves in the colorful, bedazzled and feathery world of Libertine at the shop, which kicks off Tuesday with a private party hosted by Hartig and C Magazine founder and editor Jennifer Smith.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
Ever since the inaugural celebration in New York City on Nov. 27, 1924, viewers have watched Broadway performances, colorful balloons and, of course, the arrival of Santa Claus year after year.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Watch as the galaxy ball spins and puts on a bright and colorful light display.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
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The public reaction has been complex and varied, reflecting the deep political, social, and generational divides in South Korea.Joohee Cho, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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In addition to our mainstage concerts, The Phoenix Symphony Learning Institute operates a varied group of programs that reach over 125,000 students, adults, and families every year.Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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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
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Whiskey finished in Naranja casks features vibrant orange and grapefruit notes and herbal notes of black tea; there are additional notes of sweet honey, caramel, wood spice, and vanilla hints.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The formula is long-lasting and vibrant, which promises all-day wear, while the precision tip makes application so much easier.Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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The initiative, backed by the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity, selected 75 participants from over 600 applicants across Indonesia for online training in various film industry roles, including production assistance, accounting, post-production, sound design, special effects, and acting.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
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There’s reliable evidence that laughter improves various aspects of mental, emotional and physical health.Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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