Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pied
Adjective
  • Like the spotted handfish, the red handfish (thymichthys politus) takes its name from its appearance.
    Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 18 June 2025
  • The shelter also posted a video of Kaylee with her orange-and-black spotted head pressed against the wall, not interacting with anything.
    TJ Macias, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • That Trump and Zelensky spoke privately, face to face and hunched over on chairs on the marbled floors of the pope’s home, on the day of his funeral, was perhaps a fitting way to honor his wishes.
    Darlene Superville and Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Its pinkish-purple flowers are also magnets for bees, and its marbled, green and white leaves are attractive even when the plant isn’t in bloom.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2025
Adjective
  • The whole rug needs to get wet or colors in the fiber could migrate and result in a blotched look.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
  • Its leaves are deciduous and sometimes white-blotched.
    Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 16 Aug. 2021
Adjective
  • Other varieties provide additional design elements such as interesting bark, colorful fruits, and fabulous fall foliage to enhance the garden all year long.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
  • Kelce attended the event wearing a white muscle tank, patriotic shorts, and white sneakers, accompanied by a colorful baseball cap.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • Two types of beans (black and pinto) bring the protein count in this healthy enchilada casserole up to 19 grams per serving.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2022
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“Pied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pied. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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