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as in colored
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
the variegated costumes of the dancers in the nightclub
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as in dotted
marked with spots
a variety of variegated tulip that is highly prized by gardeners
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Recent Examples of variegated
Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2024
Most of the variegated topographical features on Pluto—dunes, hills, broken up blocks called chaotic terrains—are made up of or are the work of frozen methane and nitrogen.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
Foliage plants: Darker foliage plants look better against a light-colored mulch, while variegated plants pop against a darker backdrop.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2024
It’s made with variegated rib knit, a special ribbed fabric that stretches and recovers so well that it’s often used in pajamas and baby clothes.
—Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2024
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Initially, Murphy requested Madagascar rosewood, which has similar variegated ink lines as Brazilian rosewood.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2024
Most of the variegated topographical features on Pluto—dunes, hills, broken up blocks called chaotic terrains—are made up of or are the work of frozen methane and nitrogen.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
Foliage plants: Darker foliage plants look better against a light-colored mulch, while variegated plants pop against a darker backdrop.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2024
It’s made with variegated rib knit, a special ribbed fabric that stretches and recovers so well that it’s often used in pajamas and baby clothes.
—Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variegated
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Browse a library of colorful covers for the first time on your Kindle.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Christmas cactus is another beloved houseplant that puts on a colorful show from November through January.Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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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
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Due to property's varied slope, the building's height would not exceed 85 feet, or five stories not including lower levels, according to the architectural plans.Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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Discover Madewell’s striped and Uniqlo’s pale blue 100% cotton options, Zara’s chocolate brown shirt with a rounded hem, and Everlane’s oversized black iteration, crafted from Tencel.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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While sold out in most colorways, this shopper-favorite pick is still available in a classic grey and white-striped option.Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
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Suspended from the fashionable wooden arch are a teething ring, crinkly rainbow, rattle, mirror, and plush moon to promote hand-eye coordination.Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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The Garvin flies both a rainbow Pride flag and a Black Lives Matter flag, prompting the occasional shouted slur.Brian Owens, Scientific American, 18 Oct. 2023
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There’s reliable evidence that laughter improves various aspects of mental, emotional and physical health.Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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The weekend household consists of various aristocrats, plutocrats and tycoons of the age.Louis J. Esterhazy, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Variegated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variegated. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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