kaleidoscope
kaleidoscope
Definition
ka·lei·do·scope (kə lī′də skōp′)
noun
- a tubular instrument containing loose bits of colored glass, plastic, etc. reflected by mirrors so that various symmetrical patterns appear when the tube is held to the eye and rotated
- anything that constantly changes, as in color and pattern
Etymology: < Gr kalos, beautiful + eidos, form (see -oid) + -scope
ka·lei′·do·scop′ic (-skäp′ik) adjective
ka·lei′·do·scop′i·cally adverb
kaleidoscope
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- color: The bustling market streets are a kaleidoscope of color.
- sound: A musical painting Edward Elgar was inspired by the towering strength of the Malvern hills which he captured in a kaleidoscope of orchestral sounds.
- culture: It celebrates not only a kaleidoscope of cultures but also the common joys of childhood.
- image: But it gradually paid off, with a kaleidoscope of memorable images to illustrate the fact.
- music: Now a dazzling show is spread out on the Esplanade, a whirling and colorful kaleidoscope of music, dance and display.
- life: The result is a sumptuously illustrated kaleidoscope of British life.
Converse of object
- create: Rotation of the stage creates a kaleidoscope like effect.
- present: The interior of the hotel presents a kaleidoscope of impressions including the European marble mosaic of the entrance court.
- offer: If you combine this with a ride that offers a kaleidoscope of Autumn colors the Camel Trail is " a must do " .
- produce: It then shows how they can be developed and combined to produce a kaleidoscope of 3D possibilities.
- make: Traditional Balkan gypsy songs are remixed by club producers from around the globe to make kaleidoscopes of sound.
- see: So we know that the next general election will see a kaleidoscope of different left challenges to Labor.
Adjective modifier
- ever-changing: The range of images is diverse, an ever-changing kaleidoscope in which the wonderful color and movement of the patterns is constantly extended.
- wonderful: In this way a wonderful kaleidoscope of sound emerges which may be compared to varieties of pentecostal singing found around the world.
- fascinating: The book presents a fascinating kaleidoscope of all aspects of Buddhism, including Tantra, Zen and the Pure Land beliefs of Japan.
- dazzling: Enjoy yourself to the full in a dazzling kaleidoscope of sports and entertainment.
- magnificent: I could only see one orange disk now, bathing the tree-line with a magnificent kaleidoscope of alternating colors.
- own: Being in control of your own kaleidoscope is therefore key to your success.
Modifies a noun
kaleidoscope Quotes
When I have them working together, it's like a beautiful kaleidoscope.
