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
In the home department, there’s also a rare sitewide sale at Mustard Made, a colorful storage furniture brand.
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Bob’s journey celebrates the vibrant and colorful textures of the Caribbean Latin nations and their people.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
The debris – space rocks known as meteoroids – collides with Earth's atmosphere at high speed and disintegrates, creating fiery and colorful streaks in the sky, according to NASA.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Visitors will also note that contemporary art is represented with a colorful permanent 171-foot-tall mural, Dazzle My Heart, by Canadian artist Michelle Hoogveld, on the hotel’s front facade.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Bob’s journey celebrates the vibrant and colorful textures of the Caribbean Latin nations and their people.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
The debris – space rocks known as meteoroids – collides with Earth's atmosphere at high speed and disintegrates, creating fiery and colorful streaks in the sky, according to NASA.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Visitors will also note that contemporary art is represented with a colorful permanent 171-foot-tall mural, Dazzle My Heart, by Canadian artist Michelle Hoogveld, on the hotel’s front facade.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Occupying an entire city block, 1 Hotel is known for its varied environments, including 425 rooms with driftwood furniture and design elements derived from nature, and the new Tala beachfront restaurant, bar and lounge and Watr at 1 Rooftop, as well as full beach-side service.Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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They’ll also be paired one-on-one with ProPublica journalists who can help counsel them on stories, build their connections in the industry and expose them to the varied paths for careers in investigative journalism.Talia Buford, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 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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Havana Cabana at Key West (Key West, FL) leans into its namesake by blending Cuba's vibrant art and culture with chic, tropical design elements throughout its 106 guest rooms.Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Weather Conditions: Warm, sunny days are good for vibrant fall colors, but only if they are accompanied by cool nights.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Nov. 2024
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But the stability, low-profile, and various brightness levels makes the BioLite 425 ideal for night running.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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This confirmed that the original milk-raiding birds were passing on their methods to various flocks.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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