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I wore a colorful outfit.
He gave a colorful account of his travels.
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Curaçao With colorful Dutch architecture, multicultural charm, and an easygoing pace of life, Curaçao attracts sun-seekers from around the world.
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Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Known as the Antiquing Capital of the South, thanks to the yearly Round Top Antiques Fair, this postage stamp-sized community has more than its fair share of stylish shops, chic boutique hotels, and colorful surprises at every turn.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
These days, Istanbul is a popular tourist destination, known for its colorful Turkish carpets, bustling bazaars and fragrant spice markets.
—Danuta Hamlin, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Feeding the birds: Nyjer seed, also known as thistle seed, is a must for attracting colorful finches.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2025
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Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Known as the Antiquing Capital of the South, thanks to the yearly Round Top Antiques Fair, this postage stamp-sized community has more than its fair share of stylish shops, chic boutique hotels, and colorful surprises at every turn.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
These days, Istanbul is a popular tourist destination, known for its colorful Turkish carpets, bustling bazaars and fragrant spice markets.
—Danuta Hamlin, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Feeding the birds: Nyjer seed, also known as thistle seed, is a must for attracting colorful finches.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colorful. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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colorful
adjective
col·or·ful
ˈkəl-ər-fəl 
1
: having noticeable colors
2
: full of variety or interest
a colorful personality
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