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Recent Examples of patterned
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Think pink walls, patterned wallpaper, crystal chandeliers and a mint green checkout desk.
—Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
In a photo from the event, two individuals helped Turner, who wore a simple black suit, blue shirt and patterned tie, to his seat at the reception.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Adorned in fur coats, colorful sunglasses and patterned ties, artists and celebrities including Owen Wilson, Rufus Wainwright, Lauren Halsey and Catherine Opie joined to celebrate gala honorees Betye Saar and television writer and producer Darren Star.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
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
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Expect polished wood furniture, patterned carpets, neutral fabrics, and marble bathrooms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Think pink walls, patterned wallpaper, crystal chandeliers and a mint green checkout desk.
—Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
In a photo from the event, two individuals helped Turner, who wore a simple black suit, blue shirt and patterned tie, to his seat at the reception.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Adorned in fur coats, colorful sunglasses and patterned ties, artists and celebrities including Owen Wilson, Rufus Wainwright, Lauren Halsey and Catherine Opie joined to celebrate gala honorees Betye Saar and television writer and producer Darren Star.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
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
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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Whatever your summer itinerary, a striped button-down shirt is one of those classic staples that deserves a spot in your closet.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Simkhai’s seersucker bubble pair from this year are a playful take on the trend, pairing perfectly with Eres’s little black bikini and a striped shirt from Maria McManus.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The foliage is typically mottled with silvery or light green variegation.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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Despite taking the overall checkered flag in 1995, the automaker has precious little experience at the famous race.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
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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
Verb
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Its rugged landscape is shaped by geothermal activity, with fumaroles, mud baths, and natural saunas in place of sandy beaches.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Now, one of the few people on Earth who has gummy candies shaped like his head, now has his master's degree.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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The site was speckled with parents and children, but was overwhelmingly populated by dogs.—
Katie Gavin,
Time,
8 May 2026
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Foliage is a medium green color speckled with silver or light green spots.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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The dramatic shoe style featured a plaid lattice design in a medium-wash denim.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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The fight for the plaid jacket at the longest-running PGA tournament returns to Fort Worth this month.—
Ella Gonzales
May 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Michael has adapted the script in a way that totally pays homage to Hemingway’s style, while lifting the story from book to screen in a fresh and exhilarating way.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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The platform is built on large language model infrastructure and adapted for legal workflows through integrations, prompt engineering, and domain-specific enhancements.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 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 18 May. 2026.
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