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Recent Examples of patterned
New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Today, buyers are more likely to fall in love with zellige, marble, or bold, patterned tiles that feel fresher and more unique.
—Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
The kitchen balances sleek stainless steel appliances with stone counters and fun, patterned tilework, and the bathrooms mix polished fixtures with statement tile.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Last but not least, patterned sofas provide an excellent opportunity to style pillow-free, letting the fabric’s design speak for itself.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 5 Apr. 2026
Curtis wore a long white dress with flowy sleeves for the occasion, while Hespen sported a fashionable denim suit and a patterned tie.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
They’re made from solid wood with cross-patterned siding on the shelves to prevent books and other items from falling off.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Some might find the hotel stately-home-stuffy, but others will delight in the incredible variety of aristo-leaning patterned wallpapers, lampshades, and rugs, plus its murals, silverware, and portraits of notable Spaniards.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
Think press-on nails, sexy stretch denim, and patterned blouses.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Most of the space is adorned with neutral colors, but the kitchen island – with its patterned marble surface – is a standout.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Today, buyers are more likely to fall in love with zellige, marble, or bold, patterned tiles that feel fresher and more unique.
—Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
The kitchen balances sleek stainless steel appliances with stone counters and fun, patterned tilework, and the bathrooms mix polished fixtures with statement tile.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Last but not least, patterned sofas provide an excellent opportunity to style pillow-free, letting the fabric’s design speak for itself.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 5 Apr. 2026
Curtis wore a long white dress with flowy sleeves for the occasion, while Hespen sported a fashionable denim suit and a patterned tie.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
They’re made from solid wood with cross-patterned siding on the shelves to prevent books and other items from falling off.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Some might find the hotel stately-home-stuffy, but others will delight in the incredible variety of aristo-leaning patterned wallpapers, lampshades, and rugs, plus its murals, silverware, and portraits of notable Spaniards.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
Think press-on nails, sexy stretch denim, and patterned blouses.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 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
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The coordinating colors of the striped top and dressier bottom really allows the footwear to stand out as the focal point of the outfit while still feeling light and breezy enough to wear in summer.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
20 Apr. 2026
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This customizable, striped tote easily transforms a simple base outfit without overwhelming your entire wardrobe.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The air rang with random alarms; the soft surfaces were mottled with mystery stains.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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But Tariq’s body was already cold, and his skin was mottled.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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His mother, 76-year-old Beth Burbank, is a longtime Quaker and came out to support the vigil, carrying a poster in hand and a checkered keffiyeh — a Middle Eastern scarf and a modern symbol of colonial resistance — around her neck.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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The space is full of playful contrasts—checkered wallpaper from Schumacher, a leopard-print carpet, and a whimsical Avalon rattan daybed by Serena & Lily.—
Amy Bradford,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2026
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The black and green hats, shaped like the pope's miter, originally were offered as part of a ticket package for seats in five sections at Rate Field.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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That approach shaped some of the most important relationships in his career.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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In the living room, dirt was blown into the house and speckled a far wall from floor to ceiling.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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The cliffside location provides a sweeping view of the ocean, speckled with nearby islands.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His youngest daughter Frances, wore a light pink plaid dress with bows on it and white shoes.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Warm woods and plaid upholstery blend effortlessly with slick chrome and glossy lacquer.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And if investing in equipment isn’t an option, bodyweight exercises like squats, push-ups, lunges, crunches and planks engage multiple muscle groups and can be adapted for any fitness level.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Users share research, pictures, videos, drawings and memes from major school shootings — with Columbine the dominant obsession — and connect through a series of ever-changing hashtags, adapted to avoid content restrictions.—
Meena Duerson,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2026.
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