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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
Adjective
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Wilson shared a picture of her little one wrapped in a blanket, wearing a blue and pink striped headband.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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In the photo for the post, a casual and chic Charlotte poses among a bed of daisies, wearing a striped sweater and jeans.—
Séraphine Roger,
Vanity Fair,
2 May 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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The checkered reputation of fan behavior dates to the days of England’s worst episodes of hooliganism in the 1970s and 80s.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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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 work foregrounds a preoccupation with light that has shaped Pau’s understanding of the medium from the outset.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Her appreciation for storytelling only deepened over time, shaped by life experiences that included caring for her grandparents during the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic and later starting her own small jewelry business.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
Verb
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But the decadent versions that Southerners love today, speckled with ingredients like pecans, coconut, pineapple, and spices, really took off after World War II.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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The coconut frosting, speckled with coconut flakes, was the best part.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Video obtained by 10 News shows Morrison at the scene near Glen Lyn, wearing a plaid shirt and appearing to interact with emergency crews and law enforcement before his arrest.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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The star, styled by Coco Fontaine, donned a cobalt blue blazer and baggy jeans, which eventually revealed a plaid bra top underneath—tartan princess vibes by way of Miss Claire Sullivan (who also dressed Addison Rae in a brilliant pink tutu) and custom Victoria’s Secret.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The company’s closure follows years in which larger airlines have adapted to compete with Spirit’s low-cost, budget-saving services.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
2 May 2026
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Multiple Oscar winner Christopher Hampton (The Father) has adapted.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 May 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 6 May. 2026.
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