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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for piebald
  1. eclectic
  2. colored
  3. mixed
  4. pinto
  5. assorted
  6. colorful
  7. varied
  8. spotted
Adjective
  • The six-part series, from the mind of Cortesi, follows Maddy Caruso, a British wedding planner for an eclectic list of clients in the Italian countryside.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The story will follow Maddy Caruso, a British wedding planner for an eclectic list of clients in the stunning Italian countryside.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of eclectic
Adjective
  • This 24-ounce stainless steel Owala + Starbucks water bottle features a cream-colored finish with vibrant seasonal accents and a playful pumpkin design.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Dark and colored materials absorb more solar energy and consequently heat up.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of colored
Adjective
  • Deborah Riley Draper directed film the film on the mixed media artist who created with photos, newspaper clippings, oils, ink, fabric and other material.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Recent appointments of prominent Black and mixed race hair professionals to key roles at brands have signaled some change at more of a visible topline level.
    — Ava Welsing-Kitcher, Allure, 24 Aug. 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
  • Hershey’s Halloween lineup also includes assorted bags with Jolly Ranchers and gummy candies like Twizzlers, fueled by consumer research by the company that showed that most parents are likely to buy gummy candies early in the fall season.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The situation has become so bad that Russia – normally one of the world’s leading energy exporters – is now facing severe nationwide gas shortages, leading to rationing in its assorted regions and mounting local discontent.
    — Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of assorted
Adjective
  • The change extends across the company’s cereal portfolio, which includes colorful favorites Lucky Charms and Trix, plus Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Chex, Wheaties, Reese’s Puffs, Kix and the seasonal Monster Cereals, among others.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
  • This was the era when Parton discovered that her fearless purview and colorful fashion sense could attract fans well beyond her core country constituency.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of colorful
Adjective
  • This trend is visible in sectors like consumer goods and retail, where companies are using AI to manage varied products and training needs while navigating narrow profit margins.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Consumers should anticipate higher costs, varied sizes, and are advised to purchase their sweet potatoes early for Thanksgiving.
    — Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 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
Definition of spotted
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“Piebald.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piebald. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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