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Recent Examples of checkered
Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Given McCaffrey's rather checkered medical history, there has been some legitimate concern surrounding the superstar playmaker heading into 2025, but Bleacher Report's Gary Davenport sees better days in McCaffrey's future.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Demos wore a checkered suit, while Shahi donned a slinky metallic dress with a thigh-high slit and off-the-shoulder detailing.
—Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
For last year’s show in Copenhagen, Rave Review and Puma collaborated similarly, adding flair to the Speedcat sneaker with beaded laces, button embellishments and checkered fabric.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Adjective
His character, Mooney, wears checkered shirts and brown corduroy and drives a gold ’64 Chevy Nova.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Given McCaffrey's rather checkered medical history, there has been some legitimate concern surrounding the superstar playmaker heading into 2025, but Bleacher Report's Gary Davenport sees better days in McCaffrey's future.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Demos wore a checkered suit, while Shahi donned a slinky metallic dress with a thigh-high slit and off-the-shoulder detailing.
—Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
For last year’s show in Copenhagen, Rave Review and Puma collaborated similarly, adding flair to the Speedcat sneaker with beaded laces, button embellishments and checkered fabric.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkered
Adjective
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In one sweet photo, Bindi and Powell posed with their daughter Grace in front of a multicolored mural.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The leaves of the mopane nourish a multicolored caterpillar, which the Himba eat.—
Aatish Taseer,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the picture, Chelsea could be seen at an event, wearing a pink and red striped turtleneck underneath a pink sweater.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The mill also had a double loom denim, with one side indigo and the other side striped for unique turn-ups.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These recall the varicolored water specimens that Wolfe has exhibited previously.—
Mark Jenkins,
Washington Post,
8 Nov. 2019
Verb
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The casemaking moth is darker and speckled.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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The 11-mile one-way loop leads you through a valley speckled with historic buildings, trailheads, scenic picnic spots, and grassy meadows that offer wildlife sightings right outside the car window.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Every evening, the lodge assigns guests to different tables along the perimeter of a shaded deck overlooking the jungle.—
Idra Novey,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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To join the play, find a shaded picnic table to sip a top-tier brew.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Illinois skies are mottled.—
Matthew Shen Goodman,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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During this time, monarchs cluster together in packed colonies for warmth—in a good year, thousands of monarchs might rest on a single tree, creating a kaleidoscope of brilliantly colored wings.—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Remember, a hard freeze will still damage them, turning them mushy and off-colored.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Chapter 02 lineup includes wrap coats in twin layers of double-faced wool; reversible jackets with one side plain, the other patterned, and crinkled unisex trenchcoats that pack up neatly into a travel pouch, printed with a bicycle pattern drawn from Veldkamp’s art, among other key items.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Checkered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkered. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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