patterned 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of patternednext
as in striped

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patterned

2 of 2

verb

past tense of pattern
1
as in modeled

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2
as in mottled

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patterned
  1. striped
  2. checkered
  3. adapted
  4. garish
  5. mottled
  6. showy
  7. matched
  8. marbled
Adjective
  • But the more important takeaway from his initial appearance is that Kornacki has chosen to wear gray pants, not his usual tan, and a gray-and-black striped tie.
    Jen Chaney, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
  • For the outing, Shelton wore a striped shirt and a Wienerschnitzel baseball cap, while Stefani wore a rustic mini dress and a cowgirl hat, in addition to fake blood on the side of her face and chest.
    Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of striped
Adjective
  • Demos wore a checkered suit, while Shahi donned a slinky metallic dress with a thigh-high slit and off-the-shoulder detailing.
    Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
  • The digital collection features a checkered suit, pixel leopard hoodie and video game pants — free of charge for fitting, sharing and saving to digital wardrobes within the ZERO10 app.
    Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022
Definition of checkered
Verb
  • Despite Murray’s insufficient scoring game on a night the Nuggets probably needed more from their second option, Adelman was happy with how Murray adapted to New Orleans’ gameplan, blitzing him on ball screens all night.
    Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The Fowlerville Community Theater drew direct parallels between the play — adapted from the famed diary of Anne Frank, a Jewish girl killed by Nazis in the Holocaust — and the events of Saturday night.
    David K. Li, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of adapted
Adjective
  • Ryan enjoys the performances of Quinn and Hechinger, both perversely weird and in garish face powder and recalling Joaquin Phoenix’s incestuous turn in the first film, but the movie doesn’t quite go far enough into the twisted and weird.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Tom did grow up an orphan, under the care of his garish Aunt Dottie.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2024
Definition of garish
Adjective
  • Several of its rustic cabins date to the 1920s, and the current mottled wood paneling and floors, sturdy stone fireplaces and antique lighting harken back to that era.
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The mottled appearance provides one-of-a-kind character that ages beautifully.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 31 July 2024
Definition of mottled
Adjective
  • Sun Exposure: Part to full shade Soil Type: Moist, well-draining, rich Soil pH: Slightly acidic to Neutral (6.5-7.5) USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Hostas are well known for their showy foliage—and their propensity to attract slugs and snails.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The former President’s Boeing 757, known as Trump Force One, performed a showy flyover as thousands of supporters cheered.
    Peter Slevin, The New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2024
Definition of showy
Verb
  • To that point, the NBA says that TBS could have matched a term in Amazon’s offer wherein Amazon pledged to promote NBA telecasts during Thursday Night Football.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The production is strong, conveying a sense of franticness and danger that Durk matched in his aggressive delivery.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of matched
Adjective
  • Marbled Lungfish The marbled lungfish is native to the freshwater systems of East and Central Africa.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
  • Entering the lobby, your eye is led from the sleek golden fireplace across the lavishly marbled floors sliced into vaguely astrological patterns to a pair of globular totemic sculptures by the Danish artist Nicholas Shurey.
    Liam Hess, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of marbled
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