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
  • Obama managed to stylishly combine black and brown, which is typically considered a fashion faux pas, pairing her striped button-down and gray pleated midiskirt with a brown belt and black slingback heels.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Szoboszlai wears a cable knit in warm lambswool, while Jacquet layers a polo sweater over a striped top.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 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
  • Pittol’s arepas feature a crisp, mottled surface and a dusky plum hue.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Each piece of cotton used in his designs is dyed individually, by hand, to produce the mottled pattern that has become his calling card.
    — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of mottled
Adjective
  • However, sometimes chuck and top sirloin are used, offering a richer, more flavorful, marbled cut.
    — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
  • In a sea of white-marbled wellness spaces, Spencer’s Spa in Williamsburg proves good design is integral to relaxation.
    — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of marbled
Adjective
  • The result is a quaint and colorful two-bedroom blueprint, with dappled light dancing through the street-facing windows.
    — Sallie Lewis, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Years later, in 2018, Zapcic rode into the spotlight on a dapple-gray Andalusian, making Medieval Times history as one of the first-ever queens to ride in procession.
    — Alessandra Schade, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of dappled
Adjective
  • One of the larger offerings has a decorative brick fireplace, while another option is wrapped in plaid wallpaper and opens to a private balcony.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Her look consisted of a simple black top and plaid skirt combined with an adorable pair of plaid Larroude’s Cindy Hi Boot in printed felt.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of plaid
Adjective
  • The large blooms feature pink and white speckled throats and are highly attractive to hummingbirds.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Smith hung an oversized Nelson Angled Sphere Bubble Pendant above a custom teak bed with a speckled bouclé headboard and a drapey saffron velvet coverlet for a tranquil effect.
    — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of speckled
Adjective
  • Dailyacc Bandana Scarf Bold, patterned scarves are having a major moment this season—they’re one of the easiest ways to add a pop of color, pattern, and personality to an outfit without a lot of effort or investment.
    — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Iman went big on bows, Tinashe big on skirts, Allison Janney on sleeves and Esther McGregor on a particularly enormous patterned silhouette.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 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 14 Nov. 2026.

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