striated
adjective
stri·at·ed
ˈstrī-ˌā-təd 
1
: marked with striations or striae
2
: of, relating to, or being striated muscle
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On Escobedo’s new façade, a vertically striated shell of rough limestone wraps four levels of galleries, and the ribs and channels recall the elaborate reliefs carved in those Mayan blocks of rock.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Dec. 2024
Some of the best swimming spots are on the north side of the island, including the long surf beach at Famara, overlooked by a striated ridge, and the Caletón Blanco lagoon, which has echoes of Iceland's Blue Lagoon.
—Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
Try the sweeping Pinnacles Overlook, where the striated rhyolite sprawls to the western horizon.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2024
Go extra bold with the Levanto red-marble option (only available in the fixed model) or opt for Glossy Clay—the deep wine tone is especially striking with the gleaming finish, which shows off the table’s subtly striated top.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2024
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Dec. 2024
Some of the best swimming spots are on the north side of the island, including the long surf beach at Famara, overlooked by a striated ridge, and the Caletón Blanco lagoon, which has echoes of Iceland's Blue Lagoon.
—Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
Try the sweeping Pinnacles Overlook, where the striated rhyolite sprawls to the western horizon.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2024
Go extra bold with the Levanto red-marble option (only available in the fixed model) or opt for Glossy Clay—the deep wine tone is especially striking with the gleaming finish, which shows off the table’s subtly striated top.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2024
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“Striated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/striated. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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striated
adjective
stri·at·ed
ˈstrī-ˌāt-əd
: having or showing lines, bands, or grooves
Medical Definition
striated
adjective
stri·at·ed
ˈstrī-ˌāt-əd
1
: marked with striae
2
: of, relating to, or being striated muscle
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