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Recent Examples of striped
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
The striped pattern gives it a classic summer look, while the midi length offers coverage without dragging on the ground.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026
ABC News, 3 June 2026
Don't worry about any see-through wardrobe malfunctions in the lighter colors, as the white, chambray-striped, and blue pinstripe dresses are all fully lined with 100 percent cotton.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
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Adjective
If Oprah's brown-and-white striped blouse caught your eye, this similar style is worth adding to your closet.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
The striped pattern gives it a classic summer look, while the midi length offers coverage without dragging on the ground.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026
Verb
Wear it with a pair of red and white striped linen pants or style it with just about any other color going forward.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Don't worry about any see-through wardrobe malfunctions in the lighter colors, as the white, chambray-striped, and blue pinstripe dresses are all fully lined with 100 percent cotton.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for striped
Adjective
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Varieties with streaked blooms or those spotted with darker colors add interest to arrangements.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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But these days, gray is proudly everywhere—streaked, salt-and-pepper, fully silver, or something in between—and brow pencils have finally caught up.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The week, however, was not without controversy for the South Korean team, as the squad barred press from their home country after audio of media criticizing the mandatory military service exemption granted to Son was leaked.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Any actor previously nominated or who won in a lead or supporting category is also barred from submitting in a guest category for the same role.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Officials estimate annual maintenance, operations and security costs will total between $10,000 and $15,000, in addition to the pending restoration of the banded windows.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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The male peregrine falcon, a new mate for the female, has been identified by the Midwest Peregrine Society as a banded 4-year-old that fledged from Minneapolis City Hall in 2022.—
Kathryn Kovalenko,
Twin Cities,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Striped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striped. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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