plaided

adjective

Definition of plaidednext
as in striped

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  1. striped
  2. plaid
  3. checkered
  4. dotted
  5. patterned
  6. gaudy
  7. garish
Adjective
  • The blazer, light-wash jeans, striped shirt, and classic black loafers create the perfect smart-casual look for work or off-duty pursuits.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The striped patterns and trendy, bold colorways are what make this piece stand out from the rest.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of striped
Adjective
  • Wear them with a plaid flannel for a day at the apple orchard, or throw on a cardigan and boots for casual Friday at the office.
    — Melody Kazel, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The company cited Japan-exclusive pieces including a cropped flannel shirt priced at $50, a plaid jacket at $65 and Spingle Move high-top sneakers at $275.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of plaid
Adjective
  • These Pizza Hut classic locations include red roofs, checkered tablecloths, vinyl booths, arcade games and Tiffany-style lamps.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The colorful fixtures became one of the chain’s most recognizable design elements alongside the red roof, vinyl booths, red cups and checkered tablecloths.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of checkered
Adjective
  • The duo worked with curves, sequins and dotted effects to suggest light on water, and drew on Impressionist color contrasts.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Visual cues are both stripped down and strangely compelling, like the dotted line that runs from Nancy’s eyes to indicate her gaze.
    — Air Mail, Air Mail, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of dotted
Adjective
  • The rooms are noteworthy for their use of fine materials including walnut, Fior di Pesco marble, brass, and patterned glass.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The black-and-white patterned shirt underneath has many open buttons.
    — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of patterned
Adjective
  • Joe Burrow added to his already-gaudy stats with four touchdown passes against Baltimore.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • In another, Asia Argento, in the gaudy finery of Madame du Barry, reads the palms of her co-stars during a break in filming.
    — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of gaudy
Adjective
  • There’s nothing off limits here, nothing too garish to clash with saxophone and strings.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The result, beyond being a lie, is often cheap, garish, and conspicuous.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of garish
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