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Recent Examples of patterned
Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Rocky, meanwhile, wore a black double-breasted coat with a tie-waist, a spotty gray-blue shirt and coordinating patterned tie, navy slacks, square toe black loafers, a large Bottega Veneta tote, and Ray-Bans.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
Colorful appliances in pastels and trendy greens are already popular, and this year, brands seem to be taking things one step further with patterned appliances—especially floral appliances.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
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
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
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
The space felt inn-like, reminiscent of Mohonk’s 19th-century origins, with an upholstered armchair, vintage light fixtures, and patterned wallpaper.
—Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Rocky, meanwhile, wore a black double-breasted coat with a tie-waist, a spotty gray-blue shirt and coordinating patterned tie, navy slacks, square toe black loafers, a large Bottega Veneta tote, and Ray-Bans.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
Colorful appliances in pastels and trendy greens are already popular, and this year, brands seem to be taking things one step further with patterned appliances—especially floral appliances.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
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
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
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
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And while your shirting collection will likely start with the classics—your whites and blues, and striped iterations that combine the two—don’t be shy to embrace color.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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Large horizontal stripes were the next iteration of striped decor, notably on draperies and painted on walls in the mid-2000s and early 2010s.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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But Tariq’s body was already cold, and his skin was mottled.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Shiny and dark evergreen foliage is held aloft on strong, arching stems mottled with purple flecks.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2025
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Inside, checkered floors, an old-school jukebox, and wraparound booths add to the atmosphere.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2026
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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
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That experience shaped my approach—focused on growth, efficiency, and keeping government out of the way.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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My education journey, shaped by segregation and opportunity has deeply influenced my commitment to equity, access and lifelong learning.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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In the stock image of a royal robe lined with white fur speckled in black, each speckle represents the tail of one dead stoat.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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This Scottish name means speckled or freckled and has become way more commonly used than its original spelling—Brice—over the decades.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These plaid flannel pajamas are a rare find made of cozy 100-percent cotton.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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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
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This article was translated and adapted from Spanish by John Newton.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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After Michael Mann’s underperforming 1986 film Manhunter adapted Harris’ earlier Hannibal novel Red Dragon, Orion Pictures landed Gene Hackman to direct and star in The Silence of the Lambs.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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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 19 Feb. 2026.
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