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or brindle
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as in striated
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as in grizzled
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Adjective
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The silk-and-wool rug by Nalbandian has a subtle striated pattern that’s mirrored in the custom sofa, which is covered in ivory fabric and finished with a ribbed walnut base.—
Amy Bradford,
Architectural Digest,
29 Mar. 2026 -
Bright hot-air balloons dotting the pale sky over a striated desert.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The grizzled heads among them testified to many a hazardous chase or physical set-to with violators of Wisconsin’s fish and game laws.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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Rodriguez will play Max Vargas, a grizzled ex-con whose return from prison threatens to disrupt his son Corey’s life.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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
Adjective
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That hoary image remains compelling.—
Sam Lipsyte,
Curbed,
15 Dec. 2025
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The most common species of bats found in Grand Teton National Park are little brown bats, followed by big brown, silver-haired, hoary, Yuma, long-legged, and long-eared bats, the agency said.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Last week, before the court recessed for Easter, John briefly took the stand, legs and hands shackled and dressed in a khaki-colored prison uniform.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The outfit was supposed to have matching pants, but it was reported by Sports Illustrated that Day was told by Augusta National to wear normal, solid-colored pants instead.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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The drop shoulder silhouette and banded hem give it a sporty look that would look super cute with leggings or sweatpant jeans.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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This cheetah-print blouse is similar to Rinna’s, thanks to a full-button front, straight point collar, and long sleeves with banded cuffs.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This is small, beaver-dam-laden water with a sandy composition, and a few years ago, Kozminski caught a glimpse of something irregular sticking out of the sand.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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Some fruit trees might prefer wet weather and moist earth, but others will perform best with well-draining, sandy soil.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Brindled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brindled. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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