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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
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
Photo: Nathan Schroder The reflective quality of polished marble, especially when paired with a mirror panel, opens up the space, even as the variegated taupe veins anchor the room with their own unique typology.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
Because variegated leaves contain less chlorophyll–something a plant that isn't getting enough light can't afford.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
Types of Holly Used in Holiday Decor Two main types of holly with red berries shine in winter floral arrangements, wreaths and garlands, and Christmas centerpieces to bring the outside in with red, green and, in the variegated types, gold.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Several variegated forms are available with bright gold or cream accents.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
Photo: Nathan Schroder The reflective quality of polished marble, especially when paired with a mirror panel, opens up the space, even as the variegated taupe veins anchor the room with their own unique typology.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
Because variegated leaves contain less chlorophyll–something a plant that isn't getting enough light can't afford.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
Types of Holly Used in Holiday Decor Two main types of holly with red berries shine in winter floral arrangements, wreaths and garlands, and Christmas centerpieces to bring the outside in with red, green and, in the variegated types, gold.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variegated
Adjective
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Her program prioritizes outside time and operates out of several yurt-style classrooms brimming with natural light and colorful Montessori materials.—
Kerry McDonald,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Both are deciduous shrubs that produce colorful clusters of flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators but chaste tree and butterfly bush are not closely related.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2025
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The performances will run the musical gamut and reflect a varied year in music, in which female narrators reined supreme, country ruled the charts and genre-bending was the name of the game. Need a break?—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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Their distinct histories in the U.S. and varied relationships with the government had shaped three distinctly different political outlooks.—
Jane Hong / Made by History,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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Shepard can be seen giving one of his daughters a kiss, cuddling up with the girls, who match in black-and-white striped tops and berets.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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While the couple didn't opt into the matching trend, their four kids — Wren Alexander, 17 months, Esti Maxine, 22 months, Miles Theodore, 6, and Luna Simone, 8 — wore identical red and green striped PJs, posing around the family Christmas tree and wrapped presents.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
26 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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Scammers use various tactics to engage potential victims and gain their trust.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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If the shooter apprehends you, the screen turns red and displays one of several sobering messages about the number of students killed in various U.S. school shootings.—
Simon Parkin,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Variegated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variegated. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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