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
As much a piece of art as a pit stop for birds, this handblown glass option will attract swarms with its colorful globe, 34-ounce capacity, and four petaled feeding ports.
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
With colorful eggs, flowers, books, toys, and trinkets hidden among greenery, this family tradition extends far beyond the young ones—adults love an Easter basket, too.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
Keeping reading for others, including this leather-like tissue box cover, a colorful duo of art glass vases, Jonathan Adler’s many-faced Muse candle, and more.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
For the rest of the visual the pair croon back-to-back and lounge side-by-side in the giant spider web in a futuristic landscape filled with piles of glitchy monitors and colorful flashing lights.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
With colorful eggs, flowers, books, toys, and trinkets hidden among greenery, this family tradition extends far beyond the young ones—adults love an Easter basket, too.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
Keeping reading for others, including this leather-like tissue box cover, a colorful duo of art glass vases, Jonathan Adler’s many-faced Muse candle, and more.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
For the rest of the visual the pair croon back-to-back and lounge side-by-side in the giant spider web in a futuristic landscape filled with piles of glitchy monitors and colorful flashing lights.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
Adjective
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Strickland's journey to AEW's main event scene has been a long and varied one.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Census participation levels have long varied among different demographic groups.—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 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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The mix of pastels and vibrant colors adds a pop of personality to even your simplest travel outfits without taking away from the essential support of a good pair of everyday shoes.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Mar. 2025
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But by all means, have fun with your look and sport a bold print or vibrant color.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But most importantly, understanding how the car behaves on various tire compounds under varying conditions is something that only comes with time.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Her leadership will be tested on various fronts, including environmental sustainability, the ethical implications of new technologies, and the balancing act needed to host global events amid political tensions.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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