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Recent Examples of checkered
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2022
Taking pictures on a boat with friends in Sydney, Dua wore a teeny, black and white checkered bra with a coordinating bottom.
—Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 10 Nov. 2022
On Wednesday, Mayor Michelle Wu introduced Michael Cox, now 57, as the city’s next police commissioner, surely the most extraordinary and improbable appointment in that department’s — or perhaps any police department’s — long and checkered history.
—Yvonne Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 13 July 2022
Directed by by John Rando, the musical now focuses on Buddy’s family as much as his checkered career, which spans from the Borscht Belt to the early days of television to gigs at senior centers.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 27 Apr. 2022
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The checkered kicks are one of Cruz’s picks for the auction and are estimated to sell for between $150,000 and $200,000.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2022
Taking pictures on a boat with friends in Sydney, Dua wore a teeny, black and white checkered bra with a coordinating bottom.
—Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 10 Nov. 2022
On Wednesday, Mayor Michelle Wu introduced Michael Cox, now 57, as the city’s next police commissioner, surely the most extraordinary and improbable appointment in that department’s — or perhaps any police department’s — long and checkered history.
—Yvonne Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 13 July 2022
Directed by by John Rando, the musical now focuses on Buddy’s family as much as his checkered career, which spans from the Borscht Belt to the early days of television to gigs at senior centers.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 27 Apr. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkered
Adjective
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Link all six feeders together or hang them separately, and choose between white or multicolored lights with the flick of a switch.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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The liveliness of a multicolored, multidimensional tale is infectious, and soon enough I’m recharged for the return journey.—
Ben Hatke,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Shepard can be seen giving one of his daughters a kiss, cuddling up with the girls, who match in black-and-white striped tops and berets.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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While the couple didn't opt into the matching trend, their four kids — Wren Alexander, 17 months, Esti Maxine, 22 months, Miles Theodore, 6, and Luna Simone, 8 — wore identical red and green striped PJs, posing around the family Christmas tree and wrapped presents.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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La Grande Dame is made of carved and polychrome wood that has been painted with imagery alluding to a rich tapestry of cultural references, including ancient folklore, witchcraft, and an Egyptian creation myth.—
Karen K. Ho,
ARTnews.com,
3 Sep. 2019
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Coat of black silk satin brocaded with polychrome silk thread in a pattern of tulips; belt of black silk satin; blouse of white silk-cotton batiste; skirt of beige cotton-linen twill.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
28 June 2024
Adjective
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The iridescence of a scarab beetle’s back — symbolic in many cultures — inspired the Nefertiti model, embroidered with polychromatic crystals, rhinestones and sequins.—
Alex Wynne,
WWD,
3 Sep. 2019
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From natural dyes to native teas, create rainbow flags and polychromatic drinks.—
Luann Gibbs,
The Enquirer,
10 June 2024
Adjective
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There are cultivars with variegated leaves, as well as some that have unique or more compact growth habits.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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The foyer floor, for example, is covered in white and variegated orange terracotta bells from Clé that interlock to create a postmodern-esque squiggle pattern.—
Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, thanks to advances in low-light performance, that’s all changed, with the latest models (and even those a few years old) able to take spectacular photos and impressive videos of colorful aurora.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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But their journey is all show and no stakes, while the visuals are over-wrought with dizzying CGI dreamscapes like a kaleidoscope of colorful slop.—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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One of his images features a mostly dry riverbed, its sand mysteriously streaked.—
Alex Cuadros,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2025
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Then, the plant emits some sort of gas right into Devin’s face, and his mug once again becomes streaked in black.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Checkered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkered. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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