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
Le Macaron’s interior was bold and colorful; Crème will have a more neutral palette of cream and beige, with a marble counter and dark walnut furniture.
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
San Francisco is known for its colorful Victorians, and few people have shaped that signature look more than Buckter.
—Itay Hod, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
Think vintage salt-and-pepper shakers, figurines, colorful photo frames, unique mirrors, souvenir trinkets, novelty clocks, retro cookie jars, to name a few.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Emily wears colorful patchwork boots from Valentino Garavani.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
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During this time, monarchs cluster together in packed colonies for warmth—in a good year, thousands of monarchs might rest on a single tree, creating a kaleidoscope of brilliantly colored wings.—
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Remember, a hard freeze will still damage them, turning them mushy and off-colored.—
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Those funders’ business models varied.—
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Experts say beef tallow isn’t heart-healthy, but using it sometimes can fit into a balanced, varied diet.—
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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.—
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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.—
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With their vibrant pink color and unusual picotee pattern, the flowers of 'Supra Cherry' picotee dianthus will command attention in the garden.—
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Shop it in a set of two or pick up a single jar, and choose from two colors, including this deep green or vibrant orange.—
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Powell testified before Congress in June, saying the renovation was a collaboration with various agencies and that costs had changed over time.—
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Though their divorce was acrimonious, and the two were later involved in various legal proceedings, the source said that Clarkson knew the importance of her children’s relationship with their father.—
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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