plaid

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaid
Adjective
  • The interior features extensive use of oak in a variety of finishes – striped, glossy, brushed, and dark brown with a distinctive ‘tatami’ texture for the flooring.
    Bill Springer, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
  • They can be worn with everything from wide-leg jeans and a striped T-shirt, to a summer-ready sundress, once the hot-weather temperatures hit.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 28 Feb. 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
Adjective
  • With a two-tone black and copper design, the earbuds look stylish without being garish or over the top.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 5 Feb. 2025
  • Lopez’s Spider Woman gets a bad pixie wig and even more garish goth costuming appropriate for a bewitching, bitchy succubus.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The dress's tight-fitting, sheer base was overlaid by a tastefully gaudy bodice and a chic hood that framed Pugh's face.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Even Alabama’s efficient attack cannot consistently match such gaudy numbers.
    Jim Root, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Plaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaid. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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