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colorful

[kuhl-er-fuhl] / ˈkʌl ər fəl /




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Beyond its colorful appearance, the discovery could help scientists better understand the evolution of Amazonian killifish.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026

And he noted that LACMA’s James Turrell retrospective — particularly the experience of watching people stand in front of a brilliant, colorful light in silence and hope — showed him how to direct “Arrival.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2026

The world-building of the Cat’s unique workplace is fantastically colorful and wild, and the voice cast, from Matt Berry to Bowen Yang, delivers fresh and funny performances.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

Though the song starts out hushed, the metallic percussion hints at industrial music, and when the strings arrive they lean toward Eastern European-style modal melodies, lending a colorful and slightly kitschy swoon.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

Crowds moved in and out of the conjure bank counting their colorful coins and black dollars.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton


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