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colorful

[kuhl-er-fuhl] / ˈkʌl ər fəl /




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A spectacular explosion of wildflowers has transformed the normally dry, rust-colored landscape of Western Australia into a vibrant patchwork of green and colorful blooms.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

Hilton cuts a colorful and pugnacious figure on the campaign trail.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

Ives, who also launched a colorful clothing line last year, is closely followed as one of the most well-known and bullish tech analysts.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

The show also includes examples from his mid-1980s shift toward more colorful hues, calligraphy-like glyphs and looping lines that collectively confirmed him as one of the most influential abstract painters of the 20th century.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

A colorful globe—a real one, mounted on a wooden stand that let it spin as the earth does—led her to the travel section.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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