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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
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 Brown accessorized with stiletto sandals, tiny gold hoops, and a patterned headscarf, wearing her brunette waves loose. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 26 June 2026 Many of the injuries displayed rectangular, band-like and patterned characteristics consistent with impact from a belt-like object, Detective Balders wrote. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026 The interiors are colorful and layered, with patterned wallpaper, statement carpeting, bold tile, and shelves dotted with curiosities that reward a second (and third) look. — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026 Inside, generations of history echoed in century-old, patterned tiles and heavy, dark-wood Victorian heirlooms that anchored each room. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 June 2026 On Sunday, the event saw hundreds milling about the convention center with red-on-white patterned scarves — the Shemagh, Jordan’s national headscarf — wrapped around their heads or draped by the hosts across the shoulders of guests as a gift to perfect strangers. — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 21 June 2026 However, she's experimented with a rainbow of colors, ranging from whites and soft pinks to bold green and patterned blue ensembles. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026 The patterned flooring and rich textures come together for an effect that’s both contemporary and calming. — Sophie Aliece Hollis, Martha Stewart, 11 June 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
  • Loosely Wrapped Over a Pair of Fluid Trousers Pleated pants, a striped button-up shirt, and summer-ready accessories elevate to a whole new level with Chan Luu’s cashmere and silk scarf threaded through the belt loops.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • For the 2022 Great Britain Sail Grand Prix, the royal traded a dress for a striped sweater, shorts and white sneakers.
    — Zoe Kaplan, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of striped
Verb
  • That challenge is being shaped directly by disabled creators and advocates through the DARCYS Disability Advisory Committee.
    — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • His guidance also shaped the way Pecchia approached relationships outside the therapy room.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Definition of shaped
Verb
  • The mosquito, mottled in neon pink and purple, can be seen on a nearby computer screen.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 11 June 2026
  • The sides may be mottled with brown blotches.
    — Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Definition of mottled
Adjective
  • This casual shorts set is made with 100 percent cotton and is offered in either a striped or checkered pattern.
    — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
  • Phoebe’s energy carries through its wood panel walls, diner-style barstools and checkered floors.
    — Jenna Thompson June 26, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
Definition of checkered
Verb
  • There’s also a massive best seller (Min Jin Lee’s Pachinko), a cult classic that got adapted into an Oscar-winning movie (Percival Everett’s Erasure), and a middling historical novel (Julian Barnes’s The Noise of Time)—none of which has been banned.
    — Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026
  • There are many species native to North America and adapted to a variety of growing conditions, so choose one suited to your region.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026
Definition of adapted
Verb
  • Rugged slabs of rock speckled with glaciers and snowfields protrude through the clouds and overlook the entry to Grand Teton National Park.
    — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
  • This stunning plant boasts toothy leaves, speckled with silvery white and supported by colorful, velvety red stems.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
Definition of speckled
Adjective
  • Rather, this is a working man in a plaid shirt and denim.
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • In videos shared on Instagram by The Cut and Willy Chavarria, Clarkson wore a blue jacket with a white unbuttoned shirt that showed off his tattoos and pink plaid shorts with loafers and high socks.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Definition of plaid
Verb
  • The feeder's green extended base, where the birds perch to reach the feeding bowl, can be customized – there's a hummingbird attachment and spikes for attaching fruit, and a dual container for specialized treats or water.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
  • Instead, adopt an integration plan customized for the leader, apply the concepts of optimal distinctiveness and monitor and adjust as necessary.
    — Liz Guthridge, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of customized

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