brindled

adjective

variants or brindle
Definition of brindlednext
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as in striated

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as in grizzled

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brindled
  1. striated
  2. grizzled
  3. streaked
  4. hoary
  5. colored
  6. hoar
  7. banded
  8. sandy
Adjective
  • But the vastly different conditions under which these objects were produced—at an internment camp and a Pennsylvania estate—expose the striated reality behind that iconography.
    — Cat Dawson, ARTnews.com, 3 July 2026
  • This beachfront location overlooking the iconic Hanalei Bay, with the waterfall-striated Hihimanu, Nāmolokama, and Māmalahoa mountains in the distance, has to be one of the prettiest on the planet.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Definition of striated
Adjective
  • Part of what’s at work is a reasonable desire to give a party with more than its share of grizzled congressional veterans a jolt of youthful energy.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Robert Loggia was the grizzled Marine Corps heavyweight, General Grey — hardly a stretch for an actor long known for his tough-guy screen persona.
    — Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
Definition of grizzled
Adjective
  • Lasagna, pot roasts, and casseroles can become rather enthusiastic while cooking, and if not tended to regularly, your oven glass could become streaked and stained.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
  • Varieties with streaked blooms or those spotted with darker colors add interest to arrangements.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Definition of streaked
Adjective
  • Clichés and hoary tropes abound.
    — James Parker, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
  • Fourth walls are shattered, hoary tropes are dismantled, the body count climbs and a joke gets thrown in about the endless supply of Wayanses ready to keep the franchise going.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
Definition of hoary
Adjective
  • The striking image peers through the Milky Way at millions of multi-colored stars appearing against a backdrop of galaxies.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Kristian Gadea, a rising senior at Bellarmine College Prep, designed the bright-colored flyer for the dinner and also volunteered at the event.
    — Eliana Aguilar, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of colored
Adjective
  • Terms like graupel, rime ice, and hoar frost describe specific ways ice and frost form on surfaces and in the air.
    — Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 4 Dec. 2025
  • The hidden layer of fragile surface hoar, with facets playing a contributing role, is now the failure point for large and unpredictable slabs of snow.
    — Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2024
Definition of hoar
Adjective
  • 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
  • The species stands out from other barking geckos because of its banded coloration, researchers said.
    — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Definition of banded
Adjective
  • Hawai’i is home to a variety of beaches, from white sandy beaches to rocky shorelines; a day at the beach can differ greatly from one area to another.
    — Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • Yet another photo saw Hudson washing her feet after a sandy beach session, accessorizing with her straw hat and an oversized straw bag.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 July 2026
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