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
  • Forget the stiff, polished high-fashion boutiques — Mima feels like stepping into the eclectic world of your coolest, most unpredictable friend.
    WWD, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Known for his eclectic tastes and investments, he is listed among the ARTnews Top 200 collectors, alongside his wife, Beyoncé.
    Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of eclectic
Adjective
  • The performance of BlackRock stock over the last few years has been mixed.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Rents have been a particular focus for policymakers, and the news there also has been mixed.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of mixed
Adjective
  • At least a week passed, Smith said, before Etienne delivered some bags of chicken and cans of fruit, string beans and assorted vegetables.
    Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The project went out to assorted studios and streamers near the top of this year, with Warner Bros prevailing in a heated bidding war, in part due to its commitment to a theatrical run.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of assorted
Adjective
  • Anyone who comes across a spotted lanternfly is advised to squish it.
    Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2024
  • This past weekend, the spotted beagle Snoopy, star of the Peanuts comics and cartoons, found himself at the center of a political whirlwind.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of spotted
Adjective
  • The public reaction has been complex and varied, reflecting the deep political, social, and generational divides in South Korea.
    Joohee Cho, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to our mainstage concerts, The Phoenix Symphony Learning Institute operates a varied group of programs that reach over 125,000 students, adults, and families every year.
    Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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
  • Accessories Bring It All Together Accessories, like scarves, hats, footwear, colorful tights, bold boots, and gloves, don’t have to be plainly functional.
    Andrea Bossi, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Browse a library of colorful covers for the first time on your Kindle.
    Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of colorful
Adjective
  • Christmas crackers wrapped in marbled paper fit the theme.
    Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Their premium price further rewards buyers with a posh design, embodied in elegant angular cabinets with a marbled piano gloss finish that oozes luxury.
    Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 13 May 2024
Definition of marbled
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