PIEBALD Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words

piebald

adjective

ˈpī-ˌbȯld

Definition of piebald

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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Sila, on Deck 9, is the buffet restaurant (albeit an opulent one) and was my go-to venue for an eclectic range of savory and sweet offerings for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Living alone in Los Angeles for the first time, Jordan had visions of eclectic murals to match her vintage furniture and art collection.

— Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of eclectic

Adjective

Highlights include a jewel box of a shop lined with wood drawers of glittering gemlike brooches, insignia, cords, and colored fringes; an embroidery and monogramming school; and a bead room for commissioning consultations.

— Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Multi-Hyphenate is housed in deep oxblood-colored glass with silver detailing, part of a broader packaging approach designed to make each product feel distinctive and covetable.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of colored

Adjective

Kids of mixed ages organized their own games and made up their own rules, while adults stayed mostly on the sidelines or stayed away entirely.

— Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
But the tenth and final iteration will see a return of many cast members, who have mixed views on the show’s practices.

— Will Barker, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of mixed

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When trouble first arrives at the Windy Oasis mobile home community, Celeste goes to retrieve one of her assorted weapons.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
At the center Tuesday afternoon, about a dozen residents gathered with pets and assorted belongings as a team of volunteers worked to set up a dormitory in the center’s gymnasium.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of assorted

Adjective

But during the fall, the scenic pathway becomes even more enchanting when accented by colorful foliage.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Rome — The city of Rome has revealed for the first time the biggestRoman wall mosaic ever found, and a colorful fresco painted on a 2,000-year-old wall — the culmination of a massive 14-year restoration project.

— Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of colorful

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The Belgian designer, who went on to thank her team members and collaborators by name, is known for her varied explorations of feminine identity.

— Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Possible options include ammunition designed for varied levels of impact, including armor-piercing configurations.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of varied

Adjective

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
Normally, doctors can detect spotted fever Rickettsia lanei by performing specialized laboratory tests on skin or blood samples.

— Noe Padilla, USA Today, 18 June 2026

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