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adjective

Definition of striatednext
as in colored
technical having lines, bands, or grooves striated muscle tissue

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verb

past tense of striate
as in mottled

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Recent Examples of striated
Adjective
The silk-and-wool rug by Nalbandian has a subtle striated pattern that’s mirrored in the custom sofa, which is covered in ivory fabric and finished with a ribbed walnut base. — Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 29 Mar. 2026 For a longer jaunt, try the six-mile Fall Canyon trek, which weaves through a less-trodden corner of the park, via Titus Canyon, en route to the Fall Canyon Narrows, where towering striated walls of black dolomite and limestone surround you. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026 Bright hot-air balloons dotting the pale sky over a striated desert. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026 Ambient lighting and modern touches like striated wood trim add elegance. — Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for striated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for striated
  1. colored
  2. mottled
  3. colorful
  4. speckled
  5. banded
  6. striped
  7. varied
  8. flecked
Adjective
  • Crete’s Elafonissi Beach topped Europe in a new global ranking thanks to its rare blush-colored sand, shallow lagoon, and remarkably clear water.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Think subtle white hooks for a light-colored curtain, or even ones with small crystal detailing.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of colored
Verb
  • The mosquito, mottled in neon pink and purple, can be seen on a nearby computer screen.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 11 June 2026
  • The sides may be mottled with brown blotches.
    — Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Definition of mottled
Adjective
  • The beach and hillsides around it have a long and colorful history.
    — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The British broadcaster has done away with the graphic, colorful eye logo and replaced it with a more realistic eye as the new image for the reality TV competition.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of colorful
Verb
  • They are best eaten when their skin is speckled with black spots or fully dark.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2026
  • Right after this first bench, the trail is speckled with rocks that reminded me of dinosaur eggs or little bits of the moon.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of speckled
Adjective
  • 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.
    — Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The species stands out from other barking geckos because of its banded coloration, researchers said.
    — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Definition of banded
Verb
  • Lively, 38, wore an oversized blue-and-white striped button-down shirt and jeans, accessorizing with a pair of blue heels and a small magenta suede bag by the luxury French retailer.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
  • That included the par-5 18th, where Koivun striped another long-range approach to 13 feet, setting up another holed putt for eagle.
    — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 28 July 2026
Definition of striped
Adjective
  • The varied multi-pool complex with a firepit anchors the property with appealing amenities for every age.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Its 1,300-plus acres encompass hardwood forests, native grasslands, mature pecan groves, and seven miles of trails that wind through the varied terrain.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of varied
Verb
  • Family, friends and neighbors filled the frames with dancing and dominoes; their apartments painted in shades of mint, butter yellow and palomino pink, flecked with a patina cultivated by humidity and time.
    — Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026
  • Teal is coming out on top, with its mesmerizing mix of sea-blue and green undertones, as well as flamingo pinks flecked with iridescent shimmer particles.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 18 July 2026
Definition of flecked

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