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
The all-day, all-slay event begins by uniting the borough’s colorful blend of cultures, identities and communities in a gag-worthy march along 37th Avenue.
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Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
These fun, colorful shots combine the familiar excitement of jello with the relaxing effects of cannabis, creating a perfect party snack.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 29 May 2025
In the center of the colorful drink is a butterfly pea blossom ice sphere topped with gold luster dust.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 21 May 2025
Bosa, Sardinia, Italy Renowned for its colorful houses and the medieval Malaspina Castle, Bosa is situated about two-thirds of the way up the west coast of Sardinia, on a small hill about 3km inland on the north bank of the Temo River.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
These fun, colorful shots combine the familiar excitement of jello with the relaxing effects of cannabis, creating a perfect party snack.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 29 May 2025
In the center of the colorful drink is a butterfly pea blossom ice sphere topped with gold luster dust.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 21 May 2025
Bosa, Sardinia, Italy Renowned for its colorful houses and the medieval Malaspina Castle, Bosa is situated about two-thirds of the way up the west coast of Sardinia, on a small hill about 3km inland on the north bank of the Temo River.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
Adjective
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Nike’s rollout of Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble colorways has been varied.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Gable Kahn masterfully tackles the constant and varied misogyny women face in society head-on, while also portraying a real, beautifully flawed MC.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
24 May 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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If your travel wardrobe skews neutral, this vibrant set is the perfect way to shake things up.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
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The actress recently stepped out in Los Angeles wearing a vibrant orange halter-neck bathing suit from Lands’ End.—
Jennifer Chan,
People.com,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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And, yeah, there’s a laundry list of places that don’t like him — Vancouver, Toronto, Tampa Bay — for various things he’s done like punching players who don’t fight — or, yeah, licking them.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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At various points Friday, LSU Shreveport came back from 4-0 and 7-5 deficits — a reminder that even undefeated teams have to get every out.—
Mitch Light,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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