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Recent Examples of patterned
Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
Cropped or long, belted or buttoned, patterned or plain—faux fur was the coat choice of many, if not most, this month.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2026
Its patterned black print was adorned by a chunky turquoise beaded piping.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
The bedrooms are where the mood shifts just a bit—they’re still wrapped in wood, but are softened with velvet throws, patterned pillows, and bedding in shades of blue and green that nods to the surrounding forest and the lake.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
The space felt inn-like, reminiscent of Mohonk’s 19th-century origins, with an upholstered armchair, vintage light fixtures, and patterned wallpaper.
—Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
In the sweet Instagram Stories snap, the music producer embraced Gomez, who wore a knit top and patterned pants.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Bold and Neon Colors While bold, neon carpet colors (like green, orange, pink, and teal) haven't been popular for some time, there are still some floors that feature these bright hues on patterned or solid carpets.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
Spanx Supersmooth PerfectFit Ponte Wide Leg Pant These patterned pants are an easy way to spice up your winter wardrobe.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Swap plain runners for patterned or textured styles for a polished finish.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
Cropped or long, belted or buttoned, patterned or plain—faux fur was the coat choice of many, if not most, this month.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2026
Its patterned black print was adorned by a chunky turquoise beaded piping.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
The bedrooms are where the mood shifts just a bit—they’re still wrapped in wood, but are softened with velvet throws, patterned pillows, and bedding in shades of blue and green that nods to the surrounding forest and the lake.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
The space felt inn-like, reminiscent of Mohonk’s 19th-century origins, with an upholstered armchair, vintage light fixtures, and patterned wallpaper.
—Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
In the sweet Instagram Stories snap, the music producer embraced Gomez, who wore a knit top and patterned pants.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Bold and Neon Colors While bold, neon carpet colors (like green, orange, pink, and teal) haven't been popular for some time, there are still some floors that feature these bright hues on patterned or solid carpets.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
Spanx Supersmooth PerfectFit Ponte Wide Leg Pant These patterned pants are an easy way to spice up your winter wardrobe.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patterned
Adjective
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In Jupiter's sonification, shimmering, wind-like tones evoke the giant planet's powerful X-ray auroras, while deeper notes roll underneath like distant thunder, reflecting the turbulence of its striped atmosphere and cloud layers.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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A couple napped under a striped umbrella.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But Tariq’s body was already cold, and his skin was mottled.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Shiny and dark evergreen foliage is held aloft on strong, arching stems mottled with purple flecks.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Inside, checkered floors, an old-school jukebox, and wraparound booths add to the atmosphere.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2026
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It’s filled with casual and leisure apparel and accessories such as Fair Isle sweaters, checkered overshirts and corduroy pants.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
19 Dec. 2025
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Residents' routines are shaped by caution and vigilance, and QueenEr'Re's death revived longstanding questions about safety and the city's efforts to address violence.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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At the podium, Li read out a letter from Xi, which described ancient Greece and China as two civilizations that have shaped humanity’s development from opposite sides of Eurasia.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The resulting cookies are speckled like bird food (in a good way) and as fueling as a protein bar (without any of the weird ingredients).—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Feb. 2026
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In the stock image of a royal robe lined with white fur speckled in black, each speckle represents the tail of one dead stoat.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The actor and de Ramon both wore plaid hats.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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The former Spice Girl modeled a green and blue plaid dress that was inspired by a plush bathrobe.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Cronin has a controversial reputation, but his players have adapted and thrived under him.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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McQueen’s work asks us to confront the ways that awe at beauty can be marbled with disgust.—
Leslie Jamison,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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Ravn’s prose is striking too, richly marbled with quotation and detail pulled from primary source letters and court documents.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Patterned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patterned. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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