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colorful

[kuhl-er-fuhl] / ˈkʌl ər fəl /




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Although the colorful smile like markings make these spiders instantly recognizable, scientists still do not know why they evolved.

From Science Daily Jul. 9, 2026

Many of his wartime paintings are interiors executed on black backgrounds that suggest a kind of indoor nighttime, like the otherwise colorful “Christmas Roses and Saxifrages,” a 1944 still life.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

L.A.’s love of fireworks makes for a colorful Fourth of July, with dozens of official celebrations and countless illicit explosions expected for the holiday.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 4, 2026

"You will often see Travis sporting patterns or bright colors - pieces that are bold, playful, and fun. A colorful jacket for the reception and beyond seems up his alley."

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

The sky-ferry spread out before them: lush velvet seats, brass buttons Ella wished she could press, and a constellation map glimmering with colorful animals.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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