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verb

past tense of pattern

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for patterned
Adjective
  • Giant tanks of lazy swimmers sit sandwiched between fields of cows and ponds of striped bass, carefully tended by three generations of the Evans family.
    Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 June 2025
  • Rihanna wore a white button down overlaid with a pistachio green waistcoat, whereas A$AP Rocky wore a striped red-green-and-royal blue Dior tie.
    Vogue, Vogue, 28 June 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
  • The garish Firebird-decal set endured through 1981, and the car’s facelift in 1977, featuring four rectangular headlamps, did no favors to the original design.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
  • Almost everyone has had nightmares of garish failure when thrust upon the big stage of their own career.
    Michael Peregrine, Forbes.com, 29 May 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
  • Designated the state bird of Alaska in 1955, this rotund creature takes on a drastically different appearance depending on the season, with snow-white plumage in the winter and mottled brown feathers during the warmer seasons.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Quiet time to wonder, daydream and relish the mottled bark of sycamore trees has fallen by the wayside.
    Patricia Steckler, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • This earth sign doesn't care for showy appearances but still wants to revel in their successes, which is why quiet luxury fits best.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Galium odoratum Sun Exposure: Deep shade Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand Soil pH: Acidic Toad Lily The toad lily is a showy, shade-loving perennial with small orchid-like flowers in zones 4a-9b.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 June 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 6 Jul. 2025.

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