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 statewide crackdown that began in August has led to the removal of colorful rainbow crosswalks from Key West to Delray Beach.
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Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
This is one holiday where no hue is off limits so if your style leans colorful, these cute conversation heart coasters will add plenty of cheerful whimsy to any tabletop.
—Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
The firm brings out its clients’s personal style, creating homes that range from colorful and modern to bold and glamorous.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
While very successful, Vitello had a colorful and combustible reputation.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
This is one holiday where no hue is off limits so if your style leans colorful, these cute conversation heart coasters will add plenty of cheerful whimsy to any tabletop.
—Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
The firm brings out its clients’s personal style, creating homes that range from colorful and modern to bold and glamorous.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
While very successful, Vitello had a colorful and combustible reputation.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
Adjective
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Small balconies glance upon the terracotta-and-lemon-colored canal homes, a picturesque way to start each day with a little caffè.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Seahawks are now the third team in a row to win the Super Bowl in colored jerseys.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The romance score varied only slightly across different price ranges, with upper-range establishments ($50-$100 per person) ranking as the sweet spot for an intimate dinner.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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For all its ills, social media can also be an entry point for anyone interested in Chicago history and the city’s varied eccentricities.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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
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Of the other options, Bone Fire takes grilling to another level with unique preparations of excellent cuts of meat and fresh fish, while Marea, which serves lunch and dinner, explores the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Kelly’s emotional two-dimensionality increases our anger on behalf of Pidgeon’s Carolyn, a vibrant professional woman who sees her life and her career toxified by the paparazzi and the press.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Russia launched another strike on Ukraine as 219 drones and 24 ballistic missiles reportedly hit various cities throughout Ukraine on Wednesday night.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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The 251 hostages taken in the attack were returned to Israel in various ceasefire agreements, with the remains of Israeli police officer Ran Gvili, the final body in Gaza.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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