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marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
polychrome pottery featuring designs from the American Southwest
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Recent Examples of polychrome
Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Coat of black silk satin brocaded with polychrome silk thread in a pattern of tulips; belt of black silk satin; blouse of white silk-cotton batiste; skirt of beige cotton-linen twill.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 28 June 2024
In the artist Eddie Martinez’s dense, polychrome paintings, each mark is haunted by the gesture that made it and each color seems to demand its own verb: The thick gray drips; a bright red streak declares; a daub of blue hesitates.
—Phoebe Chen, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2023
The polychrome theme continues indoors in kaleidoscopic floor patterns, a wall tiled with the colors of every Latin American flag, and an immense mural by Aurelio del Muro and Marta Blair.
—Wes Tarca, Curbed, 12 Jan. 2023
The conservator at the time, Michele Marincola, was in the midst of this crazy project to get these bugs out of medieval polychrome sculptures without damaging the wood or the paint.
—Diana Budds, Curbed, 13 June 2022
Hudson’s Birdie shows up with suitcases full of rich-hippie clothes, including a mesmerizing polychrome swirl of a dress that nearly hypnotizes the other guests into a stupor.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 22 Nov. 2022
The study focuses on the polychrome pottery of the late classic Mayan period (600–900 CE), which frequently depicts palace scenes, ball games, hunting parties, and dances associated with human sacrifice (via decapitation).
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 15 Sep. 2022
The idea, which was dropped, was that the sculpture would be polychrome, and the study shows the Woofus with a blue tail, a pink body, a striped red-and-yellow sash, and a white neck and face covered in small blue dots.
—Mark Lamster, Dallas News, 30 Sep. 2021
Adjective
La Grande Dame is made of carved and polychrome wood that has been painted with imagery alluding to a rich tapestry of cultural references, including ancient folklore, witchcraft, and an Egyptian creation myth.
—Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Coat of black silk satin brocaded with polychrome silk thread in a pattern of tulips; belt of black silk satin; blouse of white silk-cotton batiste; skirt of beige cotton-linen twill.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 28 June 2024
In the artist Eddie Martinez’s dense, polychrome paintings, each mark is haunted by the gesture that made it and each color seems to demand its own verb: The thick gray drips; a bright red streak declares; a daub of blue hesitates.
—Phoebe Chen, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2023
The polychrome theme continues indoors in kaleidoscopic floor patterns, a wall tiled with the colors of every Latin American flag, and an immense mural by Aurelio del Muro and Marta Blair.
—Wes Tarca, Curbed, 12 Jan. 2023
The conservator at the time, Michele Marincola, was in the midst of this crazy project to get these bugs out of medieval polychrome sculptures without damaging the wood or the paint.
—Diana Budds, Curbed, 13 June 2022
Hudson’s Birdie shows up with suitcases full of rich-hippie clothes, including a mesmerizing polychrome swirl of a dress that nearly hypnotizes the other guests into a stupor.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 22 Nov. 2022
The study focuses on the polychrome pottery of the late classic Mayan period (600–900 CE), which frequently depicts palace scenes, ball games, hunting parties, and dances associated with human sacrifice (via decapitation).
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 15 Sep. 2022
The idea, which was dropped, was that the sculpture would be polychrome, and the study shows the Woofus with a blue tail, a pink body, a striped red-and-yellow sash, and a white neck and face covered in small blue dots.
—Mark Lamster, Dallas News, 30 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for polychrome
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This ham is spiraled and salty, with lots of yummy marbling around the sides.—
Carrie Honaker,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2024
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There’s a nice mix of experience and youth marbled through the lineup, with Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele and Nikolaj Ehlers leading the offence.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The set includes 85 colorful pieces that are easy for toddler hands to pick up and place, including a car, number bricks, and characters.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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At the height of their popularity in the 1630s, a bona fide tulip mania swept through the country, and single bulbs of the most colorful species were worth more than their weight in gold.—
Chris Schalkx,
AFAR Media,
14 Feb. 2025
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The soil was mottled with sheep droppings and uneven patches of grass.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Feb. 2025
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These spots stand out against dark brown backgrounds, mottling their typically beige or gray bodies.—
Katie Liu,
Discover Magazine,
16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Ghostly encounters are peppered through the promo, to varied levels of fear.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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However, 2024 was a tough year for the team, with numerous driver changes that led to varied results.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Human beings habituate to anything that stays the same or is patterned.—
Matt Abrahams,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
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From sparkling suits at Sergio Hudson and Bronx & Banco and patterned ones at LaQuan Smith and Tanner Fletcher to ones featuring statement broaches at Carolina Herrera and Alice + Olivia, these looks are fit for taking care of business.—
Victoria Montalti,
refinery29.com,
12 Feb. 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
Verb
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Debris from the explosion streaked through the sky, leaving people on the ground amazed and confused.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
11 Feb. 2025
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To achieve Ballerini’s red carpet faux tan sans streaks, her makeup artist used the St. Tropez Double Sided Luxe Tan Applicator Mitt to apply the bronzing mousse in circular motions, ensuring even coverage across all areas.—
Nana Regueiro,
WWD,
3 Feb. 2025
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Annie Schlechter The Inside striped ottoman has a counterpart in the bedroom, and the carpet is from Wayfair.—
Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
11 Feb. 2025
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The wildlife refuge also features miles of scenic hiking and biking trails, as well as the red-and-white striped Assateague Lighthouse.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
2 Feb. 2025
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