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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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

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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Lastly, the sneaker’s marbled outsole has been given a glow-in-the-dark treatment — a longtime staple of Nike’s Halloween sneakers.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
The marbled jean features wild horses surrounded by watercolor wind, rendered beautifully across a trouser-like fit that's cut close to the hips before flowing outward from the body to the floor.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of marbled

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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

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How To Deep Clean Stained Wood Baseboards For stained wood baseboards, Matthews advises dusting using a dry microfiber cloth and Murphy’s Oil or a wood cleaning oil (remove excessive dirt and crumbs with a vacuum cleaner first).

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
The stained glass above the front door had fallen into the street, held up only by a single cord.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

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