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as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
a model who owes his striking good looks to his markedly piebald ethnic background
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as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors
a piebald horse that looked like it had been splashed with black and white paint
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Nowadays Lisbon is experiencing something of a Renaissance with more than four million visitors annually attracted by the city’s eclectic mix of Roman, Islamic and European cultures as well as its historic ruins, trams, fado music, pasteis de nata and famous azulejos tiles.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025 -
The decor is funky vintage, with an eclectic mix of objects that just somehow go together, from rustic side tables piled high with books and games to an antique bicycle hanging on the wall.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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While the Company reported mixed results, the increase in our target price is due to the news of potential acquisition by Ferrero, (producer of Nutella and other brands), due to which the KLG stock price surged by ~9% on 2/14.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Those blueprints were met with mixed feedback, at best, and Donovan said any renovation plan would include a reboot.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Also for dessert will be assorted cookies, barks, bonbons, an apple strudel and ice cream sundaes made to order.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Then there is the Bob Dylan Instagram account, featuring tour promos and, lately, assorted video clips, mostly of old movies.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The huge piece was pitted like a Holland cheese and carried on its irregular surface some splotches of green and snuff-yellow where the lichens clung in spotted patterns.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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In a bamboo forest of southwestern China, a spotted creature perched on a plant.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2025
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However, many more come from varied backgrounds and other countries.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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And varied reports said the devastation left between 700 and 3,000 people out of work.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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Spice up your Super Bowl party with these pinto beans, garnished with savory bacon and spicy poblano peppers.—
Christopher Michel,
Country Living,
2 Feb. 2023
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Two types of beans (black and pinto) bring the protein count in this healthy enchilada casserole up to 19 grams per serving.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2022
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Palette Dim Sum, a Chinese-Cantonese restaurant that serves colorful dim sum and wok dishes, is coming to The Market Place in Tustin, replacing a shuttered Wokcano.—
Samantha Gowen,
Orange County Register,
10 Mar. 2025
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It’s lined with colonial-era buildings and colorful cottages.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
AFAR Media,
10 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Stacey Interior Design created a vibrant sitting room with marbled wallpaper, a Moroccan rug, and an intriguing mix of antique and midcentury pieces.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
25 Feb. 2025
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The offerings of high-performance outerwear feature hints of streetwear with fresh patterns; current offerings include a marbled composition notebook-like pattern and pale lilac puffers.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
13 Nov. 2024
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“Piebald.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piebald. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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