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Recent Examples of striped
Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
At the time she was found, the woman was wearing a green running shirt and black striped running shorts, per police.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
The intimate Marais shop boasts gems like a transparent vinyl Comme des Garçons trench and a Jean-Paul Gaultier striped dress with oversized hood, and also creates its own collections and collaborations with local designers, all made from upcycled material.
—Clara Giampellegrini, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The home kit features two shades of blue, as well as a striped collar and cuffs, while the away kit has two shades of white.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
At the time she was found, the woman was wearing a green running shirt and black striped running shorts, per police.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
Our journey culminates in a gathering around the ceremonial South Pole, candy-cane striped and flanked by international flags—the symbolic marker of where all lines of longitude meet (the geographic South Pole is several feet away and must be moved every year due to geology).
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
The intimate Marais shop boasts gems like a transparent vinyl Comme des Garçons trench and a Jean-Paul Gaultier striped dress with oversized hood, and also creates its own collections and collaborations with local designers, all made from upcycled material.
—Clara Giampellegrini, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for striped
Adjective
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Varieties with streaked blooms or those spotted with darker colors add interest to arrangements.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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But these days, gray is proudly everywhere—streaked, salt-and-pepper, fully silver, or something in between—and brow pencils have finally caught up.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Another law that would’ve barred ICE agents from wearing masks was overturned previously.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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After the movie was shot, producers discovered a clause in the settlement with the young accuser that barred the depiction or mention of him in film or television.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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It’s finished with visible seams at the sleeves and a banded hem.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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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,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Striped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striped. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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