as in colored
technical
having lines, bands, or grooves
striated muscle tissue
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Recent Examples of striated
Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Feb. 2026
The park’s Big Badlands Overlook peers east, where the moon will climb above a sea of striated crag.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Oct. 2025
Serena Williams recently posted swimsuit photos showing off striated arms after promoting her more than 30-pound GLP-1 weight loss.
—Anne Marie Chaker, Time, 20 Sep. 2025
The temples are crafted from genuine buffalo horn, hand-finished in Germany, and come in vibrant, striated tones that make each pair one-of-a-kind.
—Dan Michel, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
In the oven, the layers blow apart and the result is a biscuit striated like fancy Italian marble.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Feb. 2026
The park’s Big Badlands Overlook peers east, where the moon will climb above a sea of striated crag.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Oct. 2025
Serena Williams recently posted swimsuit photos showing off striated arms after promoting her more than 30-pound GLP-1 weight loss.
—Anne Marie Chaker, Time, 20 Sep. 2025
The temples are crafted from genuine buffalo horn, hand-finished in Germany, and come in vibrant, striated tones that make each pair one-of-a-kind.
—Dan Michel, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for striated
Adjective
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As for the rest of the look, Z arrived in a mocha colored custom Louis Vuitton gown with an asymmetrical neckline.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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Kardashian paired her bodycon gown with blue-colored contacts.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But Tariq’s body was already cold, and his skin was mottled.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Shiny and dark evergreen foliage is held aloft on strong, arching stems mottled with purple flecks.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The colorful, flavorful wrappers are as fun as the fillings (which range from cilantro or kimchi pork to butternut squash and shrimp to tofu, mushroom and kale), and the variety of dipping sauces (classic, ginger smash, gochujang and old godmother spicy peanut) make every bite an adventure.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026
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Beautifully photographed by Greig Fraser, the color palette is warm and colorful, not cold and sterile; Daniel Pemberton’s percussive score is curious, bright and emotionally leading.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cala Gaetano is the most breathtaking of all, both in awe and anxiety, where slippery steps without any barriers bring you to a secluded cove speckled with urchins.—
Kristina Kasparian,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Technically, this is gold with a tiny bit of pink in the rosebud blooms speckled throughout the bodice.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The drop shoulder silhouette and banded hem give it a sporty look that would look super cute with leggings or sweatpant jeans.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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This cheetah-print blouse is similar to Rinna’s, thanks to a full-button front, straight point collar, and long sleeves with banded cuffs.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The brick-red primary bath features a pink-and-red striped shower, while another bathroom has a similar striped tile pattern in blue and yellow.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
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To tap into the farmhouse decor aesthetics, a mix of plaid and striped linen bedding paired with a patch-quilt blanket create an elevated look.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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However, adoption remains uneven across sectors, reflecting differences in digital readiness and creating varied credit implications.—
Lee Ying Shan,Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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The show shifts between Jane’s time under the duchess’ employ, her varied romances and the police investigation into what happened to Thomas.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Locked in a safe on her desk at Boston University’s Institute for Astrophysical Research is a shard of meteorite flecked with material older than the sun.—
James Dinneen,
Quanta Magazine,
2 Mar. 2026
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Her sky-blue eyes, flecked with silver and hazel, narrow slightly, then relax.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Striated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striated. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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