colorful
Example Sentences
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Winthrop made little headway, but Phips—an adventurer whom Mr. Marquis describes as “one of the more colorful and rascally figures of the era”—reached his objective, the city of Quebec.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Plants also contain colorful "phytochemicals" that help protect them from environmental threats and may influence human health.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 15, 2026
Carville’s reputation for colorful turns of phrase, and his tendency to stomp on any calls for the party to move left, made him a favorite of cable news programmers looking to make entertaining television.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Here, to be chaotic and colorful is a badge of honor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
She has some sewing materials in hand, and she’s working on a colorful kente cloth.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
