as in colored
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
the strikingly chromatic paintings of Matisse and the other Fauvists
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Recent Examples of chromatic
The chromatic color palette is heavy on juicy citrus tones.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Apr. 2025
If a French manicure feels too prim and proper, try a more colorful, chromatic take by adding colored tips to a pale pink base layer.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 23 June 2025
With its vivid chromatic contrast and sculptural presence, this 1965 Teatrino underscores Fontana’s role in pushing painting beyond the canvas—into a spatial experience.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Besides, women frequently use makeup and jewelry to make up for wearing unflattering colors, like wearing a bright red lip to compensate for a top that’s too intense or chromatic.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Apr. 2025
If a French manicure feels too prim and proper, try a more colorful, chromatic take by adding colored tips to a pale pink base layer.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 23 June 2025
With its vivid chromatic contrast and sculptural presence, this 1965 Teatrino underscores Fontana’s role in pushing painting beyond the canvas—into a spatial experience.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Besides, women frequently use makeup and jewelry to make up for wearing unflattering colors, like wearing a bright red lip to compensate for a top that’s too intense or chromatic.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chromatic
Adjective
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All of the chunks were from the west side which was covered by colorful graffiti, and thus more likely to sell.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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As long as they're given full sun, these colorful flowers will cover fences and arbors with luscious, layered blooms in June and July, then again later in the summer.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Equip them with discussion points, questions and varied perspectives.—
Antoine Andrews,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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In all of these cities, the difference between buying and renting varied from $1,166 to $2,623.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Adept anglers can fly-fish for them across the varied terrain of the property’s creeks or patrol the marshy perimeters its six Class A lakes for the coveted catch, as well as fellow trout—namely rainbow, brown, and brook–that often exceed 20 inches.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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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
Adjective
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The fund, managed by the Jefferson County Education Foundation, has been used for various expenses, including a billboard honoring former Superintendent Marty Pollio.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
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Some private jet companies began offering scheduled service to various destinations.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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“Chromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chromatic. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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