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adjective

as in striped

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verb

past tense of pattern
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Recent Examples of patterned
Adjective
Iman went big on bows, Tinashe big on skirts, Allison Janney on sleeves and Esther McGregor on a particularly enormous patterned silhouette. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026 Build a personal layered look with patterned paper in closets, backsplashes, or framed art. — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 1 Nov. 2026 In her younger son Luca Dotti’s nursery, pictures reveal the mom of two decorated with fairytale-worthy wicker furniture and whimsical patterned wallpaper. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026 The rooms are noteworthy for their use of fine materials including walnut, Fior di Pesco marble, brass, and patterned glass. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 The black-and-white patterned shirt underneath has many open buttons. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 8 Oct. 2026 Walnut, brass, leather, patterned fabrics, and textured walls are used throughout the apartment. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026 Instead, opt for solid-colored or subtly patterned tees in neutral tones like black, white, beige, or navy. — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026 The half-sleeve pullover delivers the cozy feel of your favorite sweatshirt without the bulk, and it can be styled separately with jeans, leggings, and even patterned pants (leopard print is poised to be everywhere this fall). — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
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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
  • Stars like Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis, and Mindy Kaling were recently spotted wearing classic striped versions of this comfy yet casual trend, while stars like Reese Witherspoon and Julia Roberts opted for more neutral polos for fall.
    — Katherine Louie, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Certainly the Atlantic coastal run of striped bass is in bad shape, but trophy fish seem more abundant than ever—possibly because of lessened competition for food.
    — Bob Rocchetta as told to Al Ristori, Outdoor Life, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of striped
Verb
  • Unique to Dusit is the meditation dome, shaped like overlapping petals, which creates an immersive, sanctuary-like space.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In 2025, an Israeli team surveyed 154 adolescents with ADHD about how much their diagnosis had shaped their sense of self.
    — Deldhy Nicolás Moya Sánchez, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 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
  • Chinese engineers have adapted a drag-reduction principle associated with high-speed underwater projectiles to improve the energy efficiency of commercial ships.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
  • North American male dragonflies, for instance, have adapted to warmer climates by losing color on their wings, according to a study in PNAS.
    — Connie Hanzhang Jin, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of adapted
Verb
  • Tuna salad mashed into tender flakes, speckled with crisp celery, onion, and herbs.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The town square is speckled with Southern Colonial Revival and neoclassical homes that have been beautifully preserved.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of speckled
Adjective
  • The supermodel’s costume also consisted of a plaid shirt, jeans, and a wide-brim hat.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The company cited Japan-exclusive pieces including a cropped flannel shirt priced at $50, a plaid jacket at $65 and Spingle Move high-top sneakers at $275.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of plaid
Verb
  • It can be customized via the Settings app for a cornucopia of use cases, including activating Silent Mode, Focus, Flashlight, Magnifier, Translate, and even third-party apps like the music ID tool Shazam.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The $49 Patron tier ads customized posters and backdrops and access to some beta features.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of customized

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“Patterned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patterned. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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