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verb

past tense of pattern

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of patterned
Adjective
His art features flowering trees, patterned interiors, and fabrics that pop. Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025 In some cases, Ursuța has fused and cut tubes of glass into irregular, patterned surfaces. Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025 Along with an embroidered jacket and wide-leg pants, the actress wore a collared shirt and patterned tie. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025 Every Tuesday, a corner of the Mezquitán market turns into a massive secondhand clothing bazaar, with heaps of statement vintage finds and out-there patterned fabrics spread out over long tables. David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025 Horse flies are larger (around 14 to 19 millimeters) than deer flies (around 10 to 13 millimeters), with clear versus patterned wings, the Extension says. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025 Rather, reliable rolling-waves moves, predictably unpredictable, patterned but not in a way that repeats. Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025 The previous dress code allowed workers to wear patterned shirts in various colors, providing an opportunity for self-expression. Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2025 These tiny, patterned structures are designed to capture and control light on a nanoscale. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patterned
Adjective
  • Reeves paired a striped brown suit with a black tie.
    Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Limited to just 500 pairs, the clog featured a black waterproof leather upper embossed with CDGH’s logo and a blue and white striped lining displaying co-branding detailing on the insole.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Illinois skies are mottled.
    Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • This easy fall welcome sign requires just a small chalkboard, a little paint, and a pretty checkered ribbon.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Stick to the classics and snag a double-breasted wool option to wear with everything from fluid trousers to corduroys and checkered skirts.
    Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Swathes of social media stars, including sessions with Twitch streamers, sports influencers and heads of digital media studios, speckled the lineup with talks on how to do creator content right.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Created by James Beard Award winner and Bottega’s former pastry chef, Dolester Miles, the cake itself is speckled with ground pecans, which add texture and sweetness, which are brushed with simple syrup.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Thompson styled the heels with an oversized paneled leather jacket and a plaid dress, both Saint Laurent.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2025
  • And Kate Middleton’s plaid dress adds a level of sophistication to business-casual ’fits.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • When Eisenhower, a Republican, was elected President in 1952, the memory of World War Two and the pressures of the Cold War shaped every aspect of politics, including education.
    Emma Green, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The innovative lineup features purses with knotted rope details, a bag shaped like a sailor collar and a laptop bag with magnetic closures that transforms into a pouch for evening.
    Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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
Adjective
  • This reversible quilt has a hint of floral romance on one side and a more minimalist dotted print on the other.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Examples include dotted prints, the flat-thong sandal and the color yellow.
    Chloe Veltman, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025

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“Patterned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patterned. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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