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verb

past tense of pattern

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for patterned
Adjective
  • Summer-to-Fall Fashion Inspired by Meghan Markle No matter the time of year, Kelly Clarkson, Drew Barrymore, and countless other celebrities are wearing striped button-down shirts.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Bass can be any species called bass such as largemouth bass, striped bass or white bass.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Demos wore a checkered suit, while Shahi donned a slinky metallic dress with a thigh-high slit and off-the-shoulder detailing.
    Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
  • The digital collection features a checkered suit, pixel leopard hoodie and video game pants — free of charge for fitting, sharing and saving to digital wardrobes within the ZERO10 app.
    Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022
Verb
  • The diverse range of common plants adapted to our Mediterranean climate continues to support vibrant agricultural activities and enrich the culinary traditions of ancient regions as well as San Diego.
    The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Plants have adapted to this in many ways.
    Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Even in a story taking place in a hot climate, a garish quantity of sweat Grisham Score: 9 3.
    Linda Holmes, NPR, 15 Aug. 2025
  • But never fear, costumer Natalie O’Brien later puts Curtis into a garish pink ruched dress that almost makes the previous outfit forgivable.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Gabriel has some customized for himself as a joke.
    Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • De May says each Spaceship will be customized to each owner’s needs.
    Howard Walker, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The babies, usually two or three to a family, start as small, fluffy creatures with dark, mottled spots on their heads and webbed feet much too big for their bodies.
    Monica Deeks, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
  • His upper lip was swollen and bruised a mottled pinkish blue, and the skin on his face was rubbed raw.
    Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
Adjective
  • The late-season fruits are incredibly showy, arranged in dense clusters circling the stems.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Zinnias also attract butterflies with its showy flowers.
    Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
Verb
  • Officials argued that because governing was a full-time job and all five members of the City Council had equal voting power, part-time officials deserved district funds that more closely matched the mayor’s budget.
    Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Points might be harder to come by today, especially if he's matched up with Kawhi Leonard.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Patterned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patterned. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.

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