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adjective

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verb

past tense of pattern
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as in modeled

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Recent Examples of patterned
Adjective
Dutch interior designer Wim van de Oudeweetering gave the interiors their distinctive, almost baroque character, layering rich fabrics, patterned walls, jewel tones, and theatrical details throughout. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 Her second look, not yet revealed, has both solid and patterned versions, and is illuminated in glow dawn and enoki hues. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 Try a bright, patterned wallpaper, color-drench the walls and ceiling, or try out a dark paint color. — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026 Swirl Bone is the most straightforward design in its library with its clean, white design and subtle patterned rim. — Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026 The silhouette of the flowy bottoms is pure coastal grandma, while the patterned top adds a touch of flair for a bolder personality. — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026 The Abbott Elementary star recently shared an Instagram post detailing her recent travels — and among floppy hats and patterned dresses, one timeless style caught our eye. — Claire West, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 Some of them have very bright and vibrant colors or patterned fabric that doesn’t look realistic but could match a child’s favorite color. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 July 2026 Tuxedo cats have a black and white patterned coat, which is caused by a piebald or white-spotting gene. — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 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
  1. striped
  2. shaped
  3. mottled
  4. checkered
  5. adapted
  6. speckled
  7. plaid
  8. customized
Adjective
  • Prices range from $20 to $1,500, spanning everything from a striped scarf to a suede wrap coat to the trench with a removable corduroy collar.
    — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Searches for striped matching sets have increased 324 percent, while searches for striped loungewear increased 309 percent between the same periods.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of striped
Verb
  • They’re typically hand-shaped from clay, which is very porous.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026
  • In her 2015 memoir, Steinem recounts her dynamic, nomadic career as a writer and activist, and pays vivid homage to the people, places, and conversations that shaped her.
    — Mary Lawrence Ware, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 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
  • The Chiefs haven’t adapted as defenses have trended toward two deep safeties and light boxes.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Before Iamaleava took that hit, Chesney already had adapted to the loss of starting receiver Landon Ellis, who went down early in the third quarter.
    — Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of adapted
Verb
  • The cosmos may be speckled with black hole stars, celestial entities that have the properties of both black holes and stars.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Deep red, speckled with pork fat, smoky from chile, and balanced with an undertone of mint.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of speckled
Adjective
  • But American Girl is offering, and women are buying, nostalgia — like Molly-plaid tumblers — more than layered histories.
    — Tara Strauch, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • In the post, the little one, whose face was covered with a white heart emoji, could be seen in a highchair wearing a dark blue shirt and plaid shorts with blue balloons surrounding him.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of plaid
Verb
  • The 10mm dynamic drivers pump rich spatial sound customized to your personal ears.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The Picco has physical page-turn buttons, and they can be customized with different actions for short and long presses.
    — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of customized

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“Patterned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patterned. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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