as in colorful
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
a trendy bar that offers a kaleidoscopic array of new-wave martinis that go way beyond the colorless original
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Recent Examples of kaleidoscopic
Susan Barker has a gift for the kaleidoscopic novel.
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Neil McRobert, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
His first endeavor, the 1955 short Orchard Street, offered a fragmented, kaleidoscopic view of the Lower East Side Thoroughfare and its denizens.
—News Desk, Artforum, 9 Oct. 2025
This singular opportunity to work out the meaning of independence both inspired and divided Koreans, giving rise to a kaleidoscopic post-liberation experience.
—Kornel Chang
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Holland constructs a fragmented, kaleidoscopic portrait that blends real episodes with Kafka’s fiction and his strange afterlife as both cultural prophet and commercial brand.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Powder rooms are playful surprises, featuring kaleidoscopic wallpaper and scalloped marble vanities—a motif that pops up throughout the house.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Indian superstar Rajinikanth leads the cast of the kaleidoscopic action-thriller.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Watch processions of glowing pole lanterns at the Akita Kanto Festival, marvel at the colorful floats of the Aomori Nebuta Matsuri, and see Sendai explode with kaleidoscopic decorations during the Tanabata Festival.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2025
What emerged was a kaleidoscopic picture of a future that is defined by, yes, disruptive change, but also opportunities to take a big step forward.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Neil McRobert, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
His first endeavor, the 1955 short Orchard Street, offered a fragmented, kaleidoscopic view of the Lower East Side Thoroughfare and its denizens.
—News Desk, Artforum, 9 Oct. 2025
This singular opportunity to work out the meaning of independence both inspired and divided Koreans, giving rise to a kaleidoscopic post-liberation experience.
—Kornel Chang
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Holland constructs a fragmented, kaleidoscopic portrait that blends real episodes with Kafka’s fiction and his strange afterlife as both cultural prophet and commercial brand.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Powder rooms are playful surprises, featuring kaleidoscopic wallpaper and scalloped marble vanities—a motif that pops up throughout the house.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Indian superstar Rajinikanth leads the cast of the kaleidoscopic action-thriller.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Watch processions of glowing pole lanterns at the Akita Kanto Festival, marvel at the colorful floats of the Aomori Nebuta Matsuri, and see Sendai explode with kaleidoscopic decorations during the Tanabata Festival.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2025
What emerged was a kaleidoscopic picture of a future that is defined by, yes, disruptive change, but also opportunities to take a big step forward.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kaleidoscopic
Adjective
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Because of its traditional design and neutral color palette, the sofa is the ideal base piece for colorful throw pillows and cozy blankets.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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For a simple and fun option, go with this colorful Merry Christmas and Happy New Year card, filled with family photos.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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When not multi-colored with bespoke rainbows or other artists’ visions, two-tone exterior color patterns were also acceptable decades ago.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
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Don't clean colored or delicate fabrics like silk, electronics, or some types of metal.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These varied global efforts are helping to define technical standards, cost models, and business cases for dynamic electric road systems, with induction being one of several competing technologies (others include ground-rails and overhead power supply).—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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By considering the varied needs of different users, Ausom designs its scooters to adapt to a range of real-world scenarios—whether for daily commuting, longer-distance travel, or occasional recreational use.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Adept anglers can fly-fish for them across the varied terrain of the property’s creeks or patrol the marshy perimeters its six Class A lakes for the coveted catch, as well as fellow trout—namely rainbow, brown, and brook–that often exceed 20 inches.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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Suspended from the fashionable wooden arch are a teething ring, crinkly rainbow, rattle, mirror, and plush moon to promote hand-eye coordination.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
24 Oct. 2024
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“Kaleidoscopic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kaleidoscopic. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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