SKEWBALD Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of skewbald

as in pinto

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noun

as in roan

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Adjective

Drain and rinse the pinto, cannellini, kidney and black beans.

— The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
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

Definition of pinto

Noun

Beside the wounded Appaloosa was a friendly bay roan, there to keep the Appaloosa calm.

— Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
The effort builds on roughly two years of development, during which the company has assembled the ancient bluebuck genome, created a reference genome using the roan antelope, completed comparative genomic analysis, and established foundational cellular and reproductive systems for the species.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026

Definition of roan

Adjective

The shaded areas of the map show the approximate boundaries where air quality is available and listed as anything other than good.

— Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 17 July 2026
To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of shaded

Noun

Like any Boise kid, William Goodman grew up knowing landmarks such as the rearing palomino above the Ranch Club in Garden City.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2025
Rogers bought the ranch property to build a house with stables for his golden palomino horse, Trigger, as reported by the San Fernando Valley Times in November 1938.

— Sandra Barrera, Daily News, 26 June 2025

Definition of palomino

Noun

The tank tops are available in an array of solid colors—from basic blacks, whites, and beiges, to bright magenta and summery cerulean.

— Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 19 July 2026
Choose classic black or white for your set of two, which sits solidly on any flat outdoor surface—no digging required.

— Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 19 July 2026

Definition of black

Noun

These include artichoke, asparagus, lovage, rhubarb, sea kale, and sorrel.

— Cori Sears, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
At cocktail hour, guests drifted back to the firepit for sunset cocktails like the green flow (gin, sorrel, mastiha liqueur) and bowls of local pistachios.

— Anya von Bremzen, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026

Definition of sorrel

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