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adjective

as in striped

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verb

past tense of pattern
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as in modeled

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Recent Examples of patterned
Adjective
Dutch interior designer Wim van de Oudeweetering gave the interiors their distinctive, almost baroque character, layering rich fabrics, patterned walls, jewel tones, and theatrical details throughout. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 Her second look, not yet revealed, has both solid and patterned versions, and is illuminated in glow dawn and enoki hues. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 Try a bright, patterned wallpaper, color-drench the walls and ceiling, or try out a dark paint color. — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026 Swirl Bone is the most straightforward design in its library with its clean, white design and subtle patterned rim. — Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026 The silhouette of the flowy bottoms is pure coastal grandma, while the patterned top adds a touch of flair for a bolder personality. — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026 The Abbott Elementary star recently shared an Instagram post detailing her recent travels — and among floppy hats and patterned dresses, one timeless style caught our eye. — Claire West, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 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 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
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
  • And the textured, striped design adds an elegant touch to your bedroom.
    — Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Jesus, though he is dressed in a Superman shirt, clip-on suspenders, striped pants, and clown shoes with pom-poms on them, is effectively the show’s straight man.
    — Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of striped
Verb
  • But rather than succumbing to any one style, Lam developed a unique voice shaped by surrealism, cubism and his heritage as the son of a Chinese immigrant father and a mixed-race mother.
    — Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Each image reveals, through its subjects’ surroundings and wardrobe, the social imbalances that shaped their lives.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of shaped
Verb
  • Related Articles The designer piece seemed to be made of a mix of tulle and some other opaque fabric that was mottled with darker accents for dimension.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The mosquito, mottled in neon pink and purple, can be seen on a nearby computer screen.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 11 June 2026
Definition of mottled
Adjective
  • These Pizza Hut classic locations include red roofs, checkered tablecloths, vinyl booths, arcade games and Tiffany-style lamps.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The colorful fixtures became one of the chain’s most recognizable design elements alongside the red roof, vinyl booths, red cups and checkered tablecloths.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of checkered
Verb
  • Fish can be hard to find and harder to catch this time of year, but American anglers have adapted to difficult fishing conditions.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Back in June, it was announced that Kendrick would direct the Netflix film, adapted from Taylor Jenkins Reid’s best-selling novel.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of adapted
Verb
  • The fridge comes stocked with three kinds of beers, a mini wine collection, and local bean-to-bar chocolate speckled with kaffir lime and pink pepper.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The cosmos may be speckled with black hole stars, celestial entities that have the properties of both black holes and stars.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of speckled
Adjective
  • For women, a plaid dress featured a keyhole detail set off by a shoe buckle — shoes being an unlikely inspiration for the collection.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, her husband kept things more simple in a plaid shirt, jeans, and a cap.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of plaid
Verb
  • Created in collaboration with Frers Naval Architecture & Engineering, the 118-footer can be customized to the owner’s tastes.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Users will be able to have real-time voice conversations and video chats with their version of the agent, which can also be customized to look and sound unique.
    — Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of customized

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“Patterned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patterned. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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