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.
—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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Adjective
Ambient lighting and modern touches like striated wood trim add elegance.
—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.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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Squeezits No '90s lunch box felt complete without a brightly colored bottle of Squeezits.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Verb
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The mosquito, mottled in neon pink and purple, can be seen on a nearby computer screen.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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The sides may be mottled with brown blotches.—
Ken Perrotte,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The front entrance is teeming with a few dozen people, filled with colorful artwork and a TV monitor showing old video of a train that used to run through the property.—
David Wade,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Summer is the season to embrace colorful stones in addition to the classics.—
Aemilia Madden,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
Verb
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This stunning plant boasts toothy leaves, speckled with silvery white and supported by colorful, velvety red stems.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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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.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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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.—
Kathryn Kovalenko,
Twin Cities,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The microfiber quilt is fully reversible and available in a variety of patterns, including botanical, striped, polka dot, and chevron designs.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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Plaza, 41, held her baby bump in a black-and-white striped gown, while Abbott, 40, looked dapper in a black suit.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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While the severity of the injuries varied, all of those injured were expected to recover, and most had been released from hospital care within a couple of days.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Few Hollywood stars working today have as varied a skill set as Hugh Jackman.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Around us were rolling hills flecked with houses, dappled by the sun shining through the clouds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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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.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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