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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
Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2024
The worm spreads via a variegated fruit fly, Phortica variegate, that feasts on the tears and salty eye secretions of various mammals.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 14 Aug. 2024
This variegated rendering of New York and its people, from Harlem to Jones Beach, from the mundane to the magical, is made up entirely of archival material, from news station broadcasts to personal 8mm film diaries to the climactic concert scenes shot on 35mm.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2024
This vivacious variegated plant can sometimes be an investment piece, so look for outlets that also sell cuttings at a lower cost.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 12 Aug. 2024
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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
The worm spreads via a variegated fruit fly, Phortica variegate, that feasts on the tears and salty eye secretions of various mammals.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 14 Aug. 2024
This variegated rendering of New York and its people, from Harlem to Jones Beach, from the mundane to the magical, is made up entirely of archival material, from news station broadcasts to personal 8mm film diaries to the climactic concert scenes shot on 35mm.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2024
This vivacious variegated plant can sometimes be an investment piece, so look for outlets that also sell cuttings at a lower cost.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 12 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variegated
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The touch bevel design gives it a sleek look while the AMOLED display creates a vividly bright and colorful watch face (which can be set to always-on, by the way).Cierra Cowan, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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For spring 2025, the colorful and lively world of Rosie Assoulin is expanding with the launch of the New York luxury brand’s new Core program.Emily Mercer, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Polling stations are opening up across the U.S. for varied hours during Election Day, and Newsweek has compiled a map of the different times.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The varied kebab plate for two is a satisfying feast.Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 5 Nov. 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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But the stability, low-profile, and various brightness levels makes the BioLite 425 ideal for night running.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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This confirmed that the original milk-raiding birds were passing on their methods to various flocks.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Variegated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variegated. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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