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colorful

[kuhl-er-fuhl] / ˈkʌl ər fəl /




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They’re colorful playthings, at least until the background scenery starts depicting various locomotive styles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The introduction of colorful Swatches revived interest in Swiss-made watches.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The audience was transported to the set of a classic detective film, with colorful vintage cars placed amidst the museum's stark concrete curves and moody lighting.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Adorned with tape loops and colorful textures, the dream-pop track finds McCartney attempting to replicate the festival’s ambience with exuberance and innovation at every turn.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

The cloth was embroidered with a colorful hand.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack




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