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multicolored

American  
[muhl-ti-kuhl-erd, muhl-ti-kuhl-erd] / ˌmʌl tɪˈkʌl ərd, ˈmʌl tɪˌkʌl ərd /

adjective

  1. of several or many colors.


Etymology

Origin of multicolored

First recorded in 1835–45; multi- + colored


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The visualization resembles the twisting shape of a multicolored protein, with the narrative moving across a grid based on four contrasting pairs: dangerous/safe, weak/powerful, gentle/aggressive, and bad/good.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

In the yard, multicolored concrete sculptures adorn nearly every nook and cranny.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026

In one area, a group of Ecuador fans played a round of mini golf, knocking multicolored balls around a small course based on the Angry Birds video game.

From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026

Suggesting emergence rather than collapse, a winged metal woman rises from a hospital bed, bathed in multicolored light projected across the walls, while translucent metallic fragments dangle overhead.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026

Looking over Chatham Harbor, Ruby squeals, “The REEL, Daddy! The REED.” pointing at the only multicolored boat in the harbor.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

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