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noun

Definition of rainbownext
as in variety
a wide range or assortment The ice cream shop offers a rainbow of flavors.

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adjective

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
Noun
The boy's parents released their own statement remembering their son as strong and kind with a love for rainbows and unicorns along with sharks and dinosaurs. — ABC News, 19 Oct. 2026 In either case, the projector will rotate through the primary colors more rapidly, which helps minimize the likelihood of seeing rainbow artifacts (flashes of red, green, blue, and—in this case—yellow). — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2026
Adjective
Bold to put up flags in Bushwick in June that aren’t rainbow, but okay. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 14 June 2024 While DeSantis was speaking, a protester stood up and held up a rainbow Pride flag. — Tori Otten, The New Republic, 18 July 2023 See All Example Sentences for rainbow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rainbow
  1. variety
  2. colorful
  3. colored
  4. varied
Noun
  • Locals claimed that drinking it was helpful for a variety of respiratory and digestive problems.
    — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
  • That includes cards such as the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees), which comes with a variety of excellent travel insurance benefits and the American Express® Gold Card, which is a rewarding option for dining and grocery purchases.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of variety
Adjective
  • The results are most effective when the lyrics are tight and embody the colorful feelings that Greene’s music often evokes.
    — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
  • At Casa Brera, her colorful and sophisticated design appears more timeless than ever, establishing a strong link with the Milanese soul of the place as well as creating a seamless connection between the interior and exterior of the hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of colorful
Adjective
  • There is a wall with removable dashboard panels across the color spectrum and a couple of miniature models of the cab with tiny, colored panels to help customers decide on the details.
    — Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Finance Buzz named Dollar Tree’s solid colored plastic partyware as one of its best dupes for more expensive items.
    — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of colored
Adjective
  • Even after the engines are removed, firms are looking for parts as varied as landing gear and antennae to sell.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In the ads analyzed by Noticias Telemundo, the form and content indicating it was done with AI varied; there were differences ranging from the text size to the wording.
    — Anagilmara Vílchez, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026
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