checkered

adjective

check·ered ˈche-kərd

Synonyms of checkered next

: marked by alternating squares of different colors, shades, or materials

a checkered fabric

checkered tablecloths

Examples of checkered in a Sentence

He has had a checkered career with many ups and downs.

Recent Examples on the Web 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 Each of them wore a checkered dog sweater with a hoodie in their size. —

Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 25 Dec. 2022 Another picture shows a toddler in a cerulean bonnet, popcorn top, and black and white checkered tights holding a fuchsia version. —

Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2022 The checkered kicks are one of Cruz’s picks for the auction and are estimated to sell for between $150,000 and $200,000. —

Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2022 Taking pictures on a boat with friends in Sydney, Dua wore a teeny, black and white checkered bra with a coordinating bottom. —

Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 10 Nov. 2022 On Wednesday, Mayor Michelle Wu introduced Michael Cox, now 57, as the city’s next police commissioner, surely the most extraordinary and improbable appointment in that department’s — or perhaps any police department’s — long and checkered history. —

Yvonne Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 13 July 2022 Directed by by John Rando, the musical now focuses on Buddy’s family as much as his checkered career, which spans from the Borscht Belt to the early days of television to gigs at senior centers. —

Frank Rizzo, Variety, 27 Apr. 2022 When searching for pieces, go for anything quilted, checkered and floral patterned, and try to find handmade glazed and ceramic dinnerware. —

Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2022 See More

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