dichromatic

Definition of dichromaticnext

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Recent Examples of dichromatic However, these stories reach far beyond the understanding of ethics as dichromatic, immutable codes of conduct and delve into more complex internal dilemmas. Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dichromatic
Adjective
  • But their gray world is rich in attributes that might otherwise pale in our trichromatic, million-color world.
    Kanya Kanchana, Longreads, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Helmholtz’s theory was that our vision was trichromatic, based on three fundamental colors: red, green, and blue, which can be combined to make any other color.
    The Lost Women of Science Initiative, Scientific American, 30 Nov. 2023
Adjective
  • Since the dilute calico is named for its coat pattern and isn't a breed, both short- and long-haired cat breeds can produce these tricolored kittens, including Maine Coon, Persian, and Ragdoll.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
  • For example, in the modern tricolor flag of Ireland, adopted in 1937, green is said to represent Roman Catholics.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • This beachfront location overlooking the iconic Hanalei Bay, with the waterfall-striated Hihimanu, Nāmolokama, and Māmalahoa mountains in the distance, has to be one of the prettiest on the planet.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
  • These elegant, striated cylinders are chewy and caramelized on the outside and soft and custardy in the middle.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • For a bicolored tomato whose flavor matches its beauty, both from the outside and the inside, consider Captain Lucky.
    Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
  • Caladiums, especially bicolor varieties with white or pink leaves, bring welcome color to part-shade containers.
    Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026

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“Dichromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dichromatic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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