as in striped
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaid
Adjective
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Adjective
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Bridges is in a steady rhythm, putting up gaudy offensive numbers despite being one of the main focal points in the opposing team’s scouting report, given the Hornets’ sheer number of injuries.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2025
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While wearing gaudy lime green T-shirts, neon ties sprouting shamrocks with Gaelic sayings, or singing catchy, sentimental tunes, many people also enjoy an Americanized version of the Celtic culture for a day, whether Irish or not.—
Maureen Murphy,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Plaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaid. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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