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Recent Examples of patterned
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
Large Graphic Prints In the 1950s and '60s, bold, patterned carpets—geometric designs, florals, and abstract prints—were all the rage.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 7 Mar. 2026
Look for ornate florals, checked drapery, and patterned lampshades.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Preservation Chicago touted the tapering concrete and steel shafts and multi-textured and patterned walls of the church.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 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 interiors are colorful and layered, with patterned wallpaper, statement carpeting, bold tile, and shelves dotted with curiosities that reward a second (and third) look.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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
Large Graphic Prints In the 1950s and '60s, bold, patterned carpets—geometric designs, florals, and abstract prints—were all the rage.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 7 Mar. 2026
Look for ornate florals, checked drapery, and patterned lampshades.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Preservation Chicago touted the tapering concrete and steel shafts and multi-textured and patterned walls of the church.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 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 interiors are colorful and layered, with patterned wallpaper, statement carpeting, bold tile, and shelves dotted with curiosities that reward a second (and third) look.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 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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On March 10, Tung tried out the Ivy League trend while attending Paris Fashion Week, rocking a button-up miniskirt and a striped sweater over a collared shirt.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 2026
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The brick-red primary bath features a pink-and-red striped shower, while another bathroom has a similar striped tile pattern in blue and yellow.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
13 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
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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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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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Billy Randolph had shaped them and how his death had altered their lives, responses came after long pauses and were choked with grief.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 27,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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From June 11 through July 19, visitors to the FIFA Fan Festival at Fair Park can explore an interactive exhibit honoring women who have shaped sports through their work in STEM, or science, technology, engineering and math.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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These ripe berries are alluringly red, uniformly speckled with dry, diminutive yellow seeds.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
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Cala Gaetano is the most breathtaking of all, both in awe and anxiety, where slippery steps without any barriers bring you to a secluded cove speckled with urchins.—
Kristina Kasparian,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Tennis may have its crisp whites but golf is beloved for its plaid prints.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2026
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For example, a basket lined with a floral or plaid flannel bed sheet filled with books or magazines can elevate a bedroom or office, whereas kids’ sheets might spruce up a toy basket for the playroom.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The La Costa Canyon production features the School Edition, specially adapted for family-friendly audiences while preserving the hilarity and high-energy spectacle of the original.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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This week sees the launch of Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole on Netflix and the author has adapted all nine episodes and serves as showrunner on the series.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
27 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 30 Mar. 2026.
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