as in colored
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having lines, bands, or grooves
striated muscle tissue
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Recent Examples of striated
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
The beach was filled with stones that had been smoothed to perfect ovals and circles by thousands of years of being tossed by the sea, some gray and striated with pure white, and others that when wet were the color of emeralds.
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Nicole Krauss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Made up mostly of calcium carbonate minerals, Roman travertine was formed hundreds of thousands of years ago by deposits of calcium, sulfur and other minerals, and shows the region's history of volcanic eruptions, forests and fossils in its striated layers.
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ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
In the oven, the layers blow apart and the result is a biscuit striated like fancy Italian marble.
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Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Ambient lighting and modern touches like striated wood trim add elegance.
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Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
The beach was filled with stones that had been smoothed to perfect ovals and circles by thousands of years of being tossed by the sea, some gray and striated with pure white, and others that when wet were the color of emeralds.
—
Nicole Krauss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Made up mostly of calcium carbonate minerals, Roman travertine was formed hundreds of thousands of years ago by deposits of calcium, sulfur and other minerals, and shows the region's history of volcanic eruptions, forests and fossils in its striated layers.
—
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for striated
Adjective
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Enjoy caramel-colored foliage in spring and fall and pink blooms throughout summer that attract pollinators.
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Squeezits No '90s lunch box felt complete without a brightly colored bottle of Squeezits.
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The mosquito, mottled in neon pink and purple, can be seen on a nearby computer screen.
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The sides may be mottled with brown blotches.
Adjective
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Bringing new teenage characters into the Factory, with Kit Connor already announced as lead voice cast, the film appears to be a fast-paced, thrilling and colorful adventure for young audiences, and got enthusiastic feedback from Annecy’s crowds.
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Lasichanh sported colorful sneakers for her footwear, carried a small Louis Vuitton bag and wore delicate jewelry pieces to complete her casually bent attire.
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This stunning plant boasts toothy leaves, speckled with silvery white and supported by colorful, velvety red stems.
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Carve out a corner in this inviting beer garden and patio that’s sun-speckled by day and lit by warm lanterns by night.
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Officials estimate annual maintenance, operations and security costs will total between $10,000 and $15,000, in addition to the pending restoration of the banded windows.
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The male peregrine falcon, a new mate for the female, has been identified by the Midwest Peregrine Society as a banded 4-year-old that fledged from Minneapolis City Hall in 2022.
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For the ready-to-wear line, Tcherassi created signature striped dresses and cover-ups in deep blue guipure lace perfect for lounging around Capri.
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act mandated historic reductions in SNAP funding which striped benefits from millions of Americans at the same moment that food prices are still rising.
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Main categories include cycling, hiking, and multi-sport, all offering varied difficulty levels.
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The three-time Grand Slam doubles champion has a varied game with a killer serve, and she won’t be intimidated by Świątek.
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Around us were rolling hills flecked with houses, dappled by the sun shining through the clouds.
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Open the door to streets lined with trees and flecked with benches, where the bell of the light rail dings its warning as cyclists zip by on narrow roads.
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“Striated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striated. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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