piebald

adjective

ˈpī-ˌbȯld How to pronounce piebald (audio)
Definition of piebaldnext
1
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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2
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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  1. eclectic
  2. mixed
  3. assorted
  4. spotted
  5. varied
  6. pinto
  7. colorful
  8. marbled
Adjective
  • While some people can pull off an eclectic mix of ceramics and glassware, that can take years (and lots of vintage shopping) to accomplish.
    — Erika Owen, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025
  • An eclectic bounty of soda cans, margarine tubs, shampoo bottles, pizza boxes and magazines tumbles down a ramp onto a massive table that comfortably fits four people on each of its three unblocked sides.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of eclectic
Adjective
  • The early results have been mixed, with a 5-4 record that could easily have been 6-3.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The return to repayment has been chaotic — marked by multiple false starts and mixed messages.
    — Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of mixed
Adjective
  • This assorted pack comes with a wide variety of sizes and materials, including fabric bandages (the longest-lasting) and waterproof options.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
  • One thing was certain: Per its title, it was set in the demimonde of the galaxy far, far away, among its scoundrels, and smugglers, and bounty hunters and assorted other criminals.
    — Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of assorted
Adjective
  • 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
  • In a bamboo forest of southwestern China, a spotted creature perched on a plant.
    — Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
Definition of spotted
Adjective
  • Strickland's journey to AEW's main event scene has been a long and varied one.
    — Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Blackledge's content varied between lip-syncing clips, car content and videos taken with his friends and girlfriend, Emmie Gillikin.
    — Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of varied
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of pinto
Adjective
  • Nicholas Galitzine rocked a very buff physique training to be He-Man, and director Travis Knight showcased many of the colorful heroes and villains, including Jared Leto as the evil Skeletor.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
  • The frame’s branches keep it rustic, but the plethora of colorful gerber daisies and ferns at the base add brightness.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of colorful
Adjective
  • The tea imparts a sweet flavor that carries right through to the yolk and a sepia tint that lends an antique, marbled look to the white.
    — SAVEUR Editors, Saveur, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Traditional elements mix with unexpected accents, such as a marbled ceiling treatment or modern lighting in Kaehler’s unique and highly livable spaces.
    — Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of marbled
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