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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Since then, Cantens has crafted an eclectic career that has included two years coaching pro ball in Germany.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026 -
The 2026 SeriesMakers packs an eclectic lineup, driven by creators’ strongly singular voices.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Dangles and hoops showcasing beautiful gemstones from colored amethyst and topaz to radiant quartz colors.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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In a process called simultaneous contrast, our brain perceives colored objects in relation to the color of the background that they’re viewed against.—
Nora Bradford,
Scientific American,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the city, reactions are more mixed within the Arab elite class, causing a rift between the business community and the intellectuals.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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The factual basis for broader perceptions of gay prosperity is mixed.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Drain and rinse the pinto, cannellini, kidney and black beans.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
29 Aug. 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
Adjective
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Adhesive bandages in assorted sizes.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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The brunch stations feature greens, fruit salads, Greek yogurt with assorted toppings, bakery, charcuterie, seafood on ice, an omelet station, and a carving station with prime rib and Atlantic salmon.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The poster for Norwood Park features the distinctive, colorful exterior of the Superdawg drive-in hot dog stand.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The alternative rock band sang about love, mental health, heartbreak and personal triumph, inspiring the colorful crowd.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Pitt is set up to work as an ensemble show — a strong group of actors, varied characters with distinct experiences, a steady stream of patients and cases that allow new dynamics to emerge — but spending so much time on Robby this season has kept it from becoming one.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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Passengers reported lines stretching of up to two or three hours at some JFK terminals, although wait times varied dramatically from terminal to terminal and at different times of the day.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The resulting hybrid has characteristics of both plants but with softer spines than agaves and the spotted patterns of manfreda plants.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Ohio quarantined for spotted lanternfly.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Piebald.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piebald. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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