PRISMATIC Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

prismatic

adjective

priz-ˈma-tik

Definition of prismatic

as in colorful

marked by a variety of usually vivid colors with its prismatic plumage, the ruby-throated hummingbird is one of our garden's most prized visitors

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Recent Examples of prismatic The Hubble Space Telescope is celebrating its 36th anniversary in space this week with a glimpse into the heart of a major star-forming region, presented in prismatic color. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2026 Science fiction is littered with aliens that are basically Los Angeles natives with prismatic skin conditions. — Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 24 Mar. 2026 Also at Marshall, Ford will build the lithium iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic battery cells used in EVs starting later this year. — Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 4 Mar. 2026 Her lips were lined with a dark greige liner, but instead of a pale pink, prismatic pastel, or shimmery beige lip color, Smith opted for a color-changing gold that flashed with metallic champagne tones in one light and warm, fiery orange in others, depending on the angle and the light. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prismatic

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Adjective

Portuguese touches are incorporated here too; the blanket on the bed comes from Burel and is made using wool from Serra de Estrela sheep into colorful, contemporary designs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
But the city of Smyrna is trying to change that, turning some of those refrigerator-sized metal cabinets into colorful works of public art.

— Brian Unger, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of colorful

Adjective

Pay attention to ordinary pleasures, like a warm bed on a cold night, a good cup of coffee, or a brightly colored bird outside the window.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
Oyster shells—colored brown, gray, or white externally—have the roughest texture of the three bivalves.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of colored

Adjective

The varied multi-pool complex with a firepit anchors the property with appealing amenities for every age.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Its 1,300-plus acres encompass hardwood forests, native grasslands, mature pecan groves, and seven miles of trails that wind through the varied terrain.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of varied

Adjective

Players whose teams wore Pride Night caps had the option to wear their everyday, non-rainbow hats.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
The numbers on the backs of player jerseys were rainbow, and there were constantly pride/rainbow graphics popping up on the jumbotron.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026

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