as in colored
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
the strikingly chromatic paintings of Matisse and the other Fauvists
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Recent Examples of chromatic
Each industrial metal piece maintains the object’s utility while chromatic plating enhances its aesthetics.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2025
From slim, sporty silhouettes to cushy, chunky soles, brands are embracing chromatic finishes in every form.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Gregg also went chromatic in a single button suit and Craig wore a tuxedo with a bowtie.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 22 Feb. 2025
Her voice stays casual (and doesn’t worry about being a little flat) while the beat hurtles ahead and the chords take unlikely chromatic turns.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2025
From slim, sporty silhouettes to cushy, chunky soles, brands are embracing chromatic finishes in every form.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Gregg also went chromatic in a single button suit and Craig wore a tuxedo with a bowtie.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 22 Feb. 2025
Her voice stays casual (and doesn’t worry about being a little flat) while the beat hurtles ahead and the chords take unlikely chromatic turns.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chromatic
Adjective
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The Scuderia Ferrari driver’s bold, colorful, and whimsical looks have garnered much attention in the style world and earned him the title of ‘champion of style’ as well.—
Daisy Shaw-Ellis,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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That colorful language is shared by Chris Goulet, managing partner of Birdsong Brewing.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2025
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What transpired over the next few minutes felt like a shot — or three — of pure Stagecoach adrenaline, stronger and more intoxicating than any of the varied liquors that had been guzzled all over the Empire Polo Club grounds over the previous 72 hours.—
Paul Albani-Burgio,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Diabetes is a lifelong condition whose consequences can be varied: nerve damage, heart disease, digestive problems, foot ulcers.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 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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The Garvin flies both a rainbow Pride flag and a Black Lives Matter flag, prompting the occasional shouted slur.—
Brian Owens,
Scientific American,
18 Oct. 2023
Adjective
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Speaking to a group of journalists on April 25, the NATO chief repeatedly sidestepped questions about various statements Trump has made about Russia's war against Ukraine.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Cybercriminals use various techniques to steal this data, including: • Database Breaches: Attackers target centralized repositories where biometric templates are stored.—
Mohamed Lazzouni,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Chromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chromatic. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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