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piebald

adjective

ˈpī-ˌbȯld How to pronounce piebald (audio)
Definition of piebaldnext
1
as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts a model who owes his striking good looks to his markedly piebald ethnic background

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2
as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors a piebald horse that looked like it had been splashed with black and white paint

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  1. eclectic
  2. colored
  3. mixed
  4. pinto
  5. assorted
  6. colorful
  7. varied
  8. spotted
Adjective
  • My father was a very eclectic and fabulous radio personality.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The volume of the excellent eclectic soundtrack raises the energy level even higher.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of eclectic
Adjective
  • There were beautiful boulevards, sweeping bridges over the Moskva River, wide Stalin-era avenues lined with imposing granite buildings, and quiet nineteenth-century neighborhoods of pastel-colored mansions.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Located within the historic Castle District, the area features cobbled streets, several museums, and the striking Matthias Church, which is known for its highly detailed, multi-colored interior décor.
    — Lucy Handley, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of colored
Adjective
  • There were mixed weather reports in the middle of the week, with some predicting rain for Friday night.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Targeting a critical processing gap Rare earth separation involves converting mixed material into individual oxides used across advanced manufacturing and other strategic industries.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of mixed
Adjective
  • Drain and rinse the pinto, cannellini, kidney and black beans.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Spice up your Super Bowl party with these pinto beans, garnished with savory bacon and spicy poblano peppers.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 2 Feb. 2023
Definition of pinto
Adjective
  • Underwood threw for 251 yards in his first collegiate start, before any of his assorted coaches could work their magic.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Choose from several assorted designs, including Pumpkin Spice, Pumpkin, Apple, Scarecrow, and Acorn.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of assorted
Adjective
  • By the late 1960s, his portfolio included colorful posters and designs that appeared widely in popular culture, according to his official website.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The colorful soiree, which is entering its 42nd year, marks the end of carnival season and stretches over two weekends.
    — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of colorful
Adjective
  • The top is varied enough in design enough to wear with jeans, a skirt, or your favorite work trousers.
    — Jessie Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The reasons for the troubled funding landscape are varied and at times unclear, according to nearly two dozen fundraisers and organizers who spoke with the AP.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of varied
Adjective
  • Other invasive plants including Tree of Heaven, the host plant for the highly invasive spotted lanternfly, has been found in The Preserve as well.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Because spotted skunks are relatively rare in California wildlife rehabilitation centers and in the surrounding area, there were no other skunks of his kind available to keep him company.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
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