as in variety
a wide range or assortment
The ice cream shop offers a rainbow of flavors.
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as in colorful
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
the rainbow costumes worn by mummers at Mardi Gras
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Recent Examples of rainbow
Brittany Vanderbill, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
In the mid-19th century, advances in dyeing technology and synthetic organic chemistry allowed the textile industry, previously limited to what was available in nature, to mass-produce a rainbow’s worth of new shades.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2024
Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2022
Siwa added even more rainbow pizazz to the ensemble with her denim vest.
—Seventeen, 7 June 2022
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Noun
Choose from nine colors and patterns, such as versatile solid grey to a fun rainbow tie-dye hue that’s great for the littles at home.
—Brittany Vanderbill, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
In the mid-19th century, advances in dyeing technology and synthetic organic chemistry allowed the textile industry, previously limited to what was available in nature, to mass-produce a rainbow’s worth of new shades.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Kenny shares a selfie on Facebook with a rainbow view above the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2022
Siwa added even more rainbow pizazz to the ensemble with her denim vest.
—Seventeen, 7 June 2022
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Noun
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In states with medical marijuana, the substance can be prescribed by a doctor, including to treat a variety of conditions such as chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, severe nausea and Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Ian Max Stevenson,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Jan. 2025
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In addition, proponents of the law say, the U.S. government has longstanding rules about foreign ownership of companies across a variety of industries.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Sofia Jeans by Sofia Vergara Strapless Ruffle Dress This Sofia Jeans by Sofia Vergara strapless dress is now just $9 and comes in a colorful floral print or black to suit your style.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
9 Jan. 2025
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Years ago, for appearances, the actress would lean on colorful separates to point to her affinity for bold hues and patterns.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 Jan. 2025
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The visual, co-directed by OK Go’s Damian Kulash and filmmaker Chris Buongiorno, uses 64 mobile phones to create a mosaic of 64 different videos, which, when combined, seamlessly create one giant image.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
16 Jan. 2025
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This mosaic of images from the James Webb Space Telescope showcases the nearby star-forming cluster, NGC 1333, about 960 light-years away, in the Perseus molecular cloud.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
15 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Shape: Tools with varied edges work best for different body areas.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Glamour,
13 Jan. 2025
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Interest Rates Next year, monetary policy is expected to remain varied worldwide.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Rainbow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainbow. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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