CHROMATIC Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

chromatic

adjective

krō-ˈma-tik

Definition of chromatic

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 Visionary Colors is all about chromatic audacity, with gemstones being the major focus. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 June 2026 The 2026 version of that impulse appears to be chromatic as much as cosmetic. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 June 2026 They’re not designed to be worn while walking around, though the display's high brightness and the chromatic dimming features mean they can be used outdoors. — Boone Ashworth, Wired News, 27 May 2026 His lines frequently featured syncopation, chromatic passing tones, and unexpected rhythmic accents, giving Motown songs their distinctive sense of movement and groove. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chromatic

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Adjective

This 24-ounce stainless steel Owala + Starbucks water bottle features a cream-colored finish with vibrant seasonal accents and a playful pumpkin design.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Dark and colored materials absorb more solar energy and consequently heat up.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of colored

Adjective

The change extends across the company’s cereal portfolio, which includes colorful favorites Lucky Charms and Trix, plus Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Chex, Wheaties, Reese’s Puffs, Kix and the seasonal Monster Cereals, among others.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
This was the era when Parton discovered that her fearless purview and colorful fashion sense could attract fans well beyond her core country constituency.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of colorful

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Ravens famously accompany Odin in Norse mythology, while ravens and crows play important—and varied—roles in the traditions of many Indigenous peoples across North America.

— Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026
In some initial results, dead fish collected from the mass mortality events showed consistently high levels of PHV, the department said in a statement, while live fish that were examined had varied levels of the virus.

— Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 29 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

Definition of rainbow

Adjective

Duhamel cycled through various versions of names based on the artists in Fergie’s dream.

— Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
Improving technology and travel search engines also give travelers more transparency into price deals for various destinations at particular times of year, experts said.

— Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

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