parti-color

adjective

variants or parti-colored
Definition of parti-colornext
as in striped

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Recent Examples of parti-color Nilsson’s version shares little with its source beyond Adam and Eve themselves, here recast as doughy, beigy silhouettes striking poses amid an almost psychedelic soup of parti-color fronds, blobs, and amoebas. — Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parti-color
  1. striped
  2. pinto
  3. mottled
  4. marbled
  5. dappled
  6. plaid
  7. speckled
  8. patterned
Adjective
  • Recently, she was spotted out and about in a pair of straight-leg jeans and a striped polo shirt — proving that even her most casual outfits feel polished and intentional.
    — Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • According to Jeff Schumacher, owner of All-Safe Pest & Termite, yellow jackets have a yellow-and-black head and a yellow-and-black striped abdomen.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of striped
Adjective
  • Drain and rinse the pinto, cannellini, kidney and black beans.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Spice up your Super Bowl party with these pinto beans, garnished with savory bacon and spicy poblano peppers.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 2 Feb. 2023
Definition of pinto
Adjective
  • The tall block heels were rendered in translucent amber and black with a horn-like mottled finish, introducing a second clear element without turning the design into a fully transparent shoe.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 26 July 2026
  • In addition to curling, the leaves become mottled, new leaflets are small and infected fruit is brown inside.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
Definition of mottled
Adjective
  • But in comments to The Sacramento Bee, spokespeople for the two companies both said that regardless of how the new ESA interpretation runs out, their timber operations will not destroy marbled murrelet habitat.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • Firmer than rib eye but just as rich and, frankly, more consistently well-marbled than most other cuts, it can be cooked like steak (to medium or medium-rare), or braised to full shreddy-ness.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 July 2026
Definition of marbled
Adjective
  • But for the Tayler children, Lessing later recalled, life in the bush was a dappled, buzzing wonderland.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Most hydrangeas flower best either in dappled light or in a location with morning sun and light afternoon shade.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 28 July 2026
Definition of dappled
Adjective
  • For a photo call in Berlin, the star sported a vintage varsity in a red jersey shirt tucked into a plaid pencil skirt from Coach's fall/winter 2026 ready-to-wear collection.
    — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 28 July 2026
  • Early in the season, try a tank top or baby tee; come October, a plaid shirt is your best bet.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 28 July 2026
Definition of plaid
Adjective
  • In reality, EcoBirdy’s signature speckled finish is made from recycled plastic toys—a fitting second life for a table designed to be covered in them.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026
  • Anglers often congregate at Eagle Point Fishing Camp, where the bay’s crosscurrents attract redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and more.
    — Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
Definition of speckled
Adjective
  • Some of them have very bright and vibrant colors or patterned fabric that doesn’t look realistic but could match a child’s favorite color.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
  • The mother-son duo embraced in the driveway of a home in front of a big field; Aaron wore a casual black T-shirt, blue athletic shorts, a baseball cap, and brown flip flips, while his mom paired a sleeveless blue blouse with baggy patterned pants.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 22 July 2026
Definition of patterned

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“Parti-color.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parti-color. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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