pied

adjective

ˈpīd How to pronounce pied (audio)
Definition of piednext
as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors although the mother's was pure black, the foal's coat was pied

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pied
  1. spotted
  2. marbled
  3. blotched
  4. colorful
  5. pinto
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
  • 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
Adjective
  • Its leaves are deciduous and sometimes white-blotched.
    Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 16 Aug. 2021
  • Click on the state Division of Oil, Gas & Geo-thermal Resources well-finder map, which shows both active and inactive sites, and L.A. becomes blotched with black.
    Matt Jaffe, Los Angeles Magazine, 5 Feb. 2018
Definition of blotched
Adjective
  • Browse a library of colorful covers for the first time on your Kindle.
    Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Christmas cactus is another beloved houseplant that puts on a colorful show from November through January.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of colorful
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
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Thesaurus Entries Near pied

piecing (together)

pied

pie-eyed

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