as in variety
a wide range or assortment
The ice cream shop offers a rainbow of flavors.
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as in colorful
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
the rainbow costumes worn by mummers at Mardi Gras
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Recent Examples of rainbow
Skyler Caruso, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
The juices from the whole chicken in this recipe flavor the rainbow carrots.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2022
Siwa added even more rainbow pizazz to the ensemble with her denim vest.
—Seventeen, 7 June 2022
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Noun
Her post's images included a rainbow, a dove with an olive branch, mindful hobbies and a butterfly.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
The juices from the whole chicken in this recipe flavor the rainbow carrots.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Kenny shares a selfie on Facebook with a rainbow view above the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2022
Siwa added even more rainbow pizazz to the ensemble with her denim vest.
—Seventeen, 7 June 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rainbow
Noun
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Called Pokémon Champions, this game focuses entirely on battling Pokémon, with a variety of mechanics from like Mega Evolution and Dynamax available.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Similar to the sneakers listed above, these running shoes have soft, plush cushioning for supreme comfort and support, plus a unique outsole with impressive traction and grip for a variety of terrains.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Gone are the rainbow dreads of yore with Clinton taking the stage in Chicago clad in a colorful robe and a t-shirt bearing an image of the iconic P-Funk mothership following an enthralling opening performance by the Windy City’s own Tamarie T. & Thee Elektra Kumpany.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Boasting almost one million views, the slideshow shows the minuscule pup during his time at the shelter: dressed in brightly-colored sweaters, resting on colorful, warm blankets, and surrounded by toys—many of them bigger than him.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Uptown Art Expo: Featuring more than 140 artists with displays of glass, jewelry, mosaics, paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture and more all available for purchase.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2025
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But some of the centuries-old mosaics, restored over the last two centuries, remain visible.—
Terri Colby,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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
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“Rainbow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainbow. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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