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
  • Stars like Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis, and Mindy Kaling were recently spotted wearing classic striped versions of this comfy yet casual trend, while stars like Reese Witherspoon and Julia Roberts opted for more neutral polos for fall.
    — Katherine Louie, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Certainly the Atlantic coastal run of striped bass is in bad shape, but trophy fish seem more abundant than ever—possibly because of lessened competition for food.
    — Bob Rocchetta as told to Al Ristori, Outdoor Life, 28 Oct. 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
  • 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
  • That loon’s shrill call, this rock’s marbled face, and the walleye wriggling several feet below are what’s at home here; the paddler, just a visitor.
    — Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 28 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
  • The supermodel’s costume also consisted of a plaid shirt, jeans, and a wide-brim hat.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The company cited Japan-exclusive pieces including a cropped flannel shirt priced at $50, a plaid jacket at $65 and Spingle Move high-top sneakers at $275.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 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
  • 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
  • Build a personal layered look with patterned paper in closets, backsplashes, or framed art.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 1 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 8 Nov. 2026.

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