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
Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Unlike daytime rainbows, moonbows require long exposures in photography to reveal their full spectrum of colors to the human eye.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 25 Mar. 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
No player who picks LSU walks into the first practice expecting all rainbows and unicorns; no assistant who accepts a job on her staff expects an environment devoid of fiery moments.
—Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Unlike daytime rainbows, moonbows require long exposures in photography to reveal their full spectrum of colors to the human eye.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 25 Mar. 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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But that share has declined in recent years, as brands including Ford (7.5%), Chevrolet (5.2%) and Hyundai (4.7%) began to offer a wider variety of electric models at better price points, according to Kelley Blue Book.—
Time,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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Guests can feast like a Viking and enjoy a savory menu featuring a variety of meats, fish, sandwiches and more, along with a collection of meads and ciders.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Keep It Fun: For a playful, on-trend look, try pairing your minidress with a colorful pair of sneakers.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
3 Apr. 2025
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The frame’s branches keep it rustic, but the plethora of colorful gerber daisies and ferns at the base add brightness.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
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Traveling, crafting, hiking, raving/festivals, cooking as a hobby, painting, mosaics, cozy gaming, self help books, attending local events, learning tarot and astrology.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Nona Perrin’s Pacific Beach home is filled with art — paintings, mosaics, sculptures and more.—
Elaine Alfaro,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Fruit should be part of a varied diet that includes vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and dairy.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Your unique, varied experience works against you in keyword scoring.—
Gina Riley,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Rainbow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainbow. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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