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adjective

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verb

past tense of pattern
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Recent Examples of patterned
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 Tuxedo cats have a black and white patterned coat, which is caused by a piebald or white-spotting gene. — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026 Many of the injuries displayed rectangular, band-like and patterned characteristics consistent with impact from a belt-like object, Detective Balders wrote. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026 The interiors are colorful and layered, with patterned wallpaper, statement carpeting, bold tile, and shelves dotted with curiosities that reward a second (and third) look. — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026 Inside, generations of history echoed in century-old, patterned tiles and heavy, dark-wood Victorian heirlooms that anchored each room. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 June 2026 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
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
  1. striped
  2. shaped
  3. mottled
  4. checkered
  5. adapted
  6. speckled
  7. plaid
  8. customized
Adjective
  • The hotel's dedicated beach setup just across the street, with two chairs, a yellow-and-white striped umbrella, and towels included, making days on the shoreline feel effortless.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • Finish the look with a striped tee and minimalist accessories.
    — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 30 July 2026
Definition of striped
Verb
  • There’s one shaped like a hand grenade; another bears a white-sheet-ghost novelty trinket over the lid, denoting a ghost pepper sauce.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, it is shaped through close collaboration with the creative and communications leaders across Maybourne, ensuring imagination and commercial discipline reinforce one another in service of exceptional hospitality.
    — Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of shaped
Verb
  • The mosquito, mottled in neon pink and purple, can be seen on a nearby computer screen.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 11 June 2026
  • The sides may be mottled with brown blotches.
    — Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Definition of mottled
Adjective
  • The even more hard-core version of the supercar would make its debut in 1995 and take the overall checkered flag at that year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 July 2026
  • Brexton Busch found his way back to Victory Lane on Friday night, but this one meant far more than your ordinary checkered flag.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026
Definition of checkered
Verb
  • By the time Carrick took the helm and moved from a wing-back system to a more straightforward front three, there was only half of the season left for anyone to try to build consistency in the role after having adapted to a different position.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • However, the catalyst has so far been demonstrated only as a model thin-film system, so additional work will be needed before it can be adapted for industrial reactors.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of adapted
Verb
  • They are best eaten when their skin is speckled with black spots or fully dark.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2026
  • Right after this first bench, the trail is speckled with rocks that reminded me of dinosaur eggs or little bits of the moon.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of speckled
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
Verb
  • And the other is a wealthier bride shopping for diverse silhouettes for her multiple events, her entire wardrobe customized by the country’s top designers.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • The rear panel is also backlit, and the RGB lighting can be customized.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of customized

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