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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Adjective

The nearly 10-foot-tall image of Jesus suspended from the cross was shattered into hundreds of colored pieces, which scattered on the ground inside as well as outside the building.

— Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Black cat bias is a very real phenomenon where cats with black coats are viewed more negatively, adopted less often, and euthanized more than lighter colored cats, according to the American Animal Hospital Association.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of colored

Adjective

Other invasive plants including Tree of Heaven, the host plant for the highly invasive spotted lanternfly, has been found in The Preserve as well.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of spotted

Adjective

However, sometimes chuck and top sirloin are used, offering a richer, more flavorful, marbled cut.

— Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
In a sea of white-marbled wellness spaces, Spencer’s Spa in Williamsburg proves good design is integral to relaxation.

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of marbled

Adjective

The naming convention reflects the Evans family's enduring optimism about Africa and their commitment to celebrating its colorful heritage.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
So the replies to my comment brought that resentment to the surface, and many replies called the organizer a grifter, a con-artist, and many much more colorful words.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of colorful

Adjective

The stained glass had to first endure more destruction before its metamorphosis.

— Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Luckily the damage appears to be mostly cosmetic, and the beautiful balustrades, stained glass, and mahogany built-ins have survived the makeover unscathed.

— Nora DeLigter, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of stained

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