variants
or parti-colored
as in striped
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parti-color
Adjective
-
Miami Gardens felt like Montevideo on Monday as a sea of Uruguayan soccer fans, many with giant blue and white striped flags draped over their shoulders, nearly packed Hard Rock Stadium and had to settle for a 1-1 tie against Saudi Arabia in their World Cup opening match.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
-
Sajak, dressed in a white-and-blue striped shirt and white jeans, was clearly not in Montana.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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
Adjective
-
Spider mites cause yellow mottled leaves and reduced vigor.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
-
Common warning signs of sepsis can include confusion, rapid breathing, extreme weakness, low blood pressure, fast heart rate and bluish or mottled skin, per the CDC.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
Adjective
-
Cabana has built an entire universe around pattern, color, and decorative exuberance, and this marbled wastebasket fits perfectly within that world.—
Jaha Nailah Avery,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
-
Go for a marbled swirl of blue and orange that feels like wearable art.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
Adjective
-
Acidic soil and dappled shade keep mountain laurels blooming best.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
-
Both can grow in full sun or part shade, while bromeliads prefer dappled light or full shade.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
Adjective
-
Arden, who wore a plaid jacket and laceless black sneakers, headed to the flying area.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
-
Investigators are asking for the public's help in identifying a Black man last seen wearing a plaid shirt, black pants, a black hat and tan sneakers.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
-
The one-shoulder dress was designed with a billowing, one-shoulder top with an ornately speckled red and white pattern motif throughout.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
-
The speckled omnivores can weigh upwards of 10 pounds, largely thanks to a diet that regularly includes eggs, small animals, fruits, and vegetables.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
3 June 2026
Adjective
-
However, she's experimented with a rainbow of colors, ranging from whites and soft pinks to bold green and patterned blue ensembles.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
-
The patterned flooring and rich textures come together for an effect that’s both contemporary and calming.—
Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Parti-color.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parti-color. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
