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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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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Adjective
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Fantastic Fest has announced the film lineup for its 20th edition, promising an eclectic mix of horror, action, sci-fi, comedy, animation, and otherwise unclassifiable cinema that befits its status as the weirdest stop on the very busy fall festival circuit.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
14 Aug. 2025 -
Slated for release in theaters on Christmas Day, Marty Supreme has quite the eclectic ensemble.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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However, research is mixed, with some studies finding benefits and others showing no effect.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
14 Aug. 2025
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The monthly consumer price index was mixed, showing some impacts from tariffs but some price declines in large categories.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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When Ulla and Sunny returned from the Korean deli with toilet paper, tofu, sprouts, and six assorted artisan ales, Ulla almost trod on it but didn’t.—
Kiran Desai,
New Yorker,
3 Aug. 2025
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There were six television cameras, a sketch artist and about a dozen assorted journalists watching the proceeding on a live feed outside the courtroom.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Aug. 2025
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Remember, each drop can do this, so many times, the whole plant can look like a spotted mess.—
Dr. Matthew Lisy,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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There are two species: the striped cucumber beetle and the spotted cucumber beetle, which are both about 1/5-inch in length, either with three black stripes or 12 black spots on a yellowish to yellowish-green body.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Interactions with pets do occur, though the outcomes are varied and unpredictable.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Aug. 2025
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But given her job and role as a public intellectual, her broader media and information diet is necessarily varied and voluminous.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
31 July 2025
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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
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Two types of beans (black and pinto) bring the protein count in this healthy enchilada casserole up to 19 grams per serving.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2022
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The 13-minute show featured over 250 drones creating colorful animations in the sky over Park Avenue in downtown San Jose.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Pure Michigan says numerous state parks offer colorful ways to enjoy the outdoors.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Pearly, marbled, galaxy, and smoky nail art give it a mystical aura.—
Andrea Carbajal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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The geckos display a brown-gray coloring with some having dark bands or marbled patterns.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Piebald.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piebald. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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