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Definition of patternednext

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verb

past tense of pattern

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of patterned
Adjective
In the sweet Instagram Stories snap, the music producer embraced Gomez, who wore a knit top and patterned pants. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026 Bold and Neon Colors While bold, neon carpet colors (like green, orange, pink, and teal) haven't been popular for some time, there are still some floors that feature these bright hues on patterned or solid carpets. Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026 Spanx Supersmooth PerfectFit Ponte Wide Leg Pant These patterned pants are an easy way to spice up your winter wardrobe. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026 There was a time when patterned backsplashes were all the rage. Heather Bien, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026 Luckett likes to keep her eyes peeled for intricate, patterned pieces. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026 This eclectic set from AD100 honoree firm Pierce & Ward packs some personality with a trio of patterned prints—a delight for anyone who considers tablescaping a true art form. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2025 Get the sweater dresses, patterned puffers, and wool coats while the getting’s good. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 30 Nov. 2025 Often performing in slick suits, his eyes covered in wild, patterned sunglasses, his band, The Harvey Cummings Experience, blends jazz, hip-hop and soul genres. Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 19 Nov. 2025
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
  • Why else show nubby fleece trousers with a coordinating striped jacket, which nobody needs but would be a hoot to wear?
    Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Knodel and 11 of her friends took up tables against a black-and-white striped wall Saturday morning, a doll sitting next to each of them.
    Kate Perez, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • But Tariq’s body was already cold, and his skin was mottled.
    Ben Taub, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Shiny and dark evergreen foliage is held aloft on strong, arching stems mottled with purple flecks.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • Inside, checkered floors, an old-school jukebox, and wraparound booths add to the atmosphere.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
  • It’s filled with casual and leisure apparel and accessories such as Fair Isle sweaters, checkered overshirts and corduroy pants.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • The western islands are steeper, higher and shaped by varied microclimates created by altitude and cooling trade winds.
    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • How have your careers as an attorney and Air Force JAG officer shaped your understanding of advocacy?
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Last weekend, more than 400 shacks speckled the frozen bay, Bloedorn recalled, as ice anglers flocked to the Upper Peninsula to take advantage of perfect ice conditions.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
  • This cheese is described as a classic, handmade Wisconsin Original Colby that’s speckled with caraway seeds.
    Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • However, to compensate for the frigid midwestern winter, Alpert has been swapping the cooling sheets for a flannel set with a plaid windowpane pattern.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
  • According to Vogue, Princess Kate helped design the blue plaid coat — a possible fashion first for her as a credited collaborator.
    Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • These were also adapted into an anime in the 80s, first as a movie, then as a TV series.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
  • This article has been excerpted and adapted from an installment of Sahil Bloom’s newsletter.
    Sahil Bloom, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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 30 Jan. 2026.

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