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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Adjective
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Spa staff was also on-point with appointments running smoothly and explanations of the venue’s eclectic treatments.—
Sara Liss,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026 -
Celebrating nine years in business this month, Bywater has succeeded in establishing an eclectic gathering spot for locals and a vibrant business always eager to give back.—
Stephanie Gallman Jordan,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Sparkling Orange Nº1, a low-intervention, organic orange (orange colored due to skin contact, no oranges used) bubbly from Alsace that pops with orange peel and juicy peach, then drifts into jasmine, herbs, and gentle spice.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Run the cycle again, warm for colored towels and hot for white towels.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While the letter sent mixed signals regarding AI, Mohen’s acknowledgement that the platform is overrun with slop seems a step in the right direction.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Its premiere at the Venice International Film Festival brought a rousing ovation — maybe that metric does hold some water — and mixed reviews that picked apart the film’s pacing and characterization and the audacity of ending with a Lord Bryon quote over one from Shelley.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 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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Among their assorted design projects, Current and Elliott had a 10-year partnership with William Sonoma Group, and had ongoing collections for Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, teen and adult.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
22 Jan. 2026
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On rare occasions over the last two decades, SPARTA has been referenced in amicus briefs—which are advocacy documents by parties not in a case—and assorted litigation exhibits usually not central to a dispute.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In her 2024 recap, Clark included a picture from a night out during which McCaffery rocked a colorful suit and tie.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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The words of the coaches remain colorful and crystal clear.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Reached by ferry from mainland Tuscany, the island combines varied coastlines, wooded hills and historic towns that are lively year-round, not just in the summer season.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The body horror depicted in the 11-episode first season is a sight to behold, from botched facelifts to the varied beauty births, the season is drowning in blood, guts, vomit and an abundance of other unseemly bodily fluids.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In short, the spotted lanternfly is a moth-like bug that's not supposed to be in the U.S.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
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This photo, made with a remote camera and provided by the University of Arizona Wild Cat Research and Conservation Center, shows a spotted jaguar in southern Arizona, Nov. 2025.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Dec. 2025
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“Piebald.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piebald. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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