patterned 1 of 2

patterned

2 of 2

verb

past tense of pattern

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for patterned
Adjective
  • Yellow Jackets: hairless yellow and black striped bodies with a thin body.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Cape Hatteras, North Carolina Cape Hatteras National Seashore, which stretches for about 70 miles, is renowned for its pristine beaches and the striking black-and-white striped Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
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
Verb
  • The diverse range of common plants adapted to our Mediterranean climate continues to support vibrant agricultural activities and enrich the culinary traditions of ancient regions as well as San Diego.
    The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Plants have adapted to this in many ways.
    Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Its fingerprint-resistant finish and seamless construction offer a clean, almost architectural presence—no clunky plastic, no garish branding, just elegant utility.
    Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The word has become an epithet for garish, reckless growth — but to fix the housing crisis, the country needs more of it.
    Conor Dougherty, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Gabriel has some customized for himself as a joke.
    Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • De May says each Spaceship will be customized to each owner’s needs.
    Howard Walker, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Others say excessive fluoride intake could cause dental fluorosis, a cosmetic disorder where the teeth become mottled.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Finally, the mottled clumps of gray sky opened and flecks of snow began pelting the faces of the scouts assembled at Canvas Stadium.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Marvel Studios/Disney+ Ars Technica: The city is very much a character, not just a showy backdrop.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Although there are more types of marigolds to explore, most common marigolds fall into one of three categories: African or Mexican marigolds are large plants that produce big, showy blooms that are often used in bouquets.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Points might be harder to come by today, especially if he's matched up with Kawhi Leonard.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Officials argued that because governing was a full-time job and all five members of the City Council had equal voting power, part-time officials deserved district funds that more closely matched the mayor’s budget.
    Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Patterned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patterned. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on patterned

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!