STRIATED Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of striated

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

These elegant, striated cylinders are chewy and caramelized on the outside and soft and custardy in the middle. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Apr. 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

Adjective

The brightly colored walls in the home are filled with the Krauses’ collection, including works by Tacita Dean, Raymond Saunders, Rachel Harrison, Richard Tuttle, Rudolf Stingel, and Franz Ackermann, the latter a commission.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 10 Nov. 2026
Bold green pelmets and stone inserts are meant to recall emeralds and colored gemstones.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of colored

Verb

Related Articles The designer piece seemed to be made of a mix of tulle and some other opaque fabric that was mottled with darker accents for dimension.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
The mosquito, mottled in neon pink and purple, can be seen on a nearby computer screen.

— Ari Daniel, NPR, 11 June 2026

Definition of mottled

Adjective

The naming convention reflects the Evans family's enduring optimism about Africa and their commitment to celebrating its colorful heritage.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
So the replies to my comment brought that resentment to the surface, and many replies called the organizer a grifter, a con-artist, and many much more colorful words.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of colorful

Verb

Tuna salad mashed into tender flakes, speckled with crisp celery, onion, and herbs.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026
The town square is speckled with Southern Colonial Revival and neoclassical homes that have been beautifully preserved.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 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

Elevating the relaxing experience is a plush Brooklinen Turkey Rot robe, which comes striped in Tito’s signature colors.

— Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
Many fans sported ties—an accessory that Styles has embraced throughout the tour—either simple, striped, or adorned with his song lyrics.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of striped

Verb

Chef Williams Saurina adds his own touches, with novel spins on ceviche, zesty salsas flecked with pumpkin seeds, and aromatic Tikin Xic (sea bass with recado rojo, made from local achiote, wrapped in totomoxtle leaf).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
The pillowy dough is flecked with cinnamon and crowded with tender chunks of apple.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of flecked

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