PIED Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

pied

adjective

ˈpīd

Definition of pied

as in colored

having blotches of two or more colors although the mother's was pure black, the foal's coat was pied

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White wines might look more yellow, or reds may be brick-colored or brownish.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
The dark-colored wash is a nice, polished touch—even with their relaxed silhouette, and midriff bearing rise.

— Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 18 July 2026

Definition of colored

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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But in comments to The Sacramento Bee, spokespeople for the two companies both said that regardless of how the new ESA interpretation runs out, their timber operations will not destroy marbled murrelet habitat.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Firmer than rib eye but just as rich and, frankly, more consistently well-marbled than most other cuts, it can be cooked like steak (to medium or medium-rare), or braised to full shreddy-ness.

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 July 2026

Definition of marbled

Adjective

What to do nearby While the free continental breakfast is fine, do pop over to Madcap Coffee for an excellent roast, or take a short stroll to colorful SPKRBOX, a coffee bar by day that spins vinyl by night.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
The platter comes with a table-full of colorful salads and dips, including pickles and olives imported from Israel.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of colorful

Adjective

Cover the stained area with the paste, and rub it in with a sponge.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 July 2026
Victorian mansions that survived great storms and eras of change take up whole blocks, colossal buildings with stained glass windows and towering turrets.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 July 2026

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