prismatic
adjective
pris·mat·ic
priz-ˈma-tik 
1
: relating to, resembling, or constituting a prism
2
a
: formed by a prism
b
: resembling the colors formed by refraction of light through a prism
prismatic effects
3
: highly colored : brilliant
prismatic lyrics
4
: having such symmetry that a general form with faces cutting all axes at unspecified intercepts is a prism
prismatic crystals
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with its prismatic plumage, the ruby-throated hummingbird is one of our garden's most prized visitors
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Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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—New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
Indeed, Caprice—a prismatic tumble through the hierarchies of a fashion magazine—orbits the same universe as Autobiografia di una Borsetta, though this time, Hogg acts as director, producer, writer, and cinematographer (with an iPhone 16).
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
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Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Unlike the prismatic cells in the previous batteries, the new ones are cylindrical, and are said to be 20% more energy dense.
—New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
Indeed, Caprice—a prismatic tumble through the hierarchies of a fashion magazine—orbits the same universe as Autobiografia di una Borsetta, though this time, Hogg acts as director, producer, writer, and cinematographer (with an iPhone 16).
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
From creamy crystals to liquid lusters and prismatic powders, glitter shadows come in all textures and finishes, ensuring something will suit our wants and needs.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prismatic
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“Prismatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prismatic. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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prismatic
adjective
pris·mat·ic
priz-ˈmat-ik
1
: relating to, resembling, or constituting a prism
2
: formed by a prism
3
: having such symmetry that a general form with faces cutting all axes at unspecified intercepts is a prism
prismatic crystals
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