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Recent Examples of striped
Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 2 May 2026
In the Southeast, there are several species of paper wasps, which are about 5/8 to 1-inch long with reddish brown or yellow and brownish striped slender bodies and long, dangly legs.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
David Betancourt, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
The earliest versions of Visa cards share its blue, white and gold striped pattern but little of the present-day technology.
—Brandon Holveck, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
In the photo for the post, a casual and chic Charlotte poses among a bed of daisies, wearing a striped sweater and jeans.
—Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 2 May 2026
In the Southeast, there are several species of paper wasps, which are about 5/8 to 1-inch long with reddish brown or yellow and brownish striped slender bodies and long, dangly legs.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Verb
Inside this hat is the orange and black striped pattern of a bengal tiger.
—David Betancourt, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
The earliest versions of Visa cards share its blue, white and gold striped pattern but little of the present-day technology.
—Brandon Holveck, USA Today, 15 Apr. 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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However, the administration has barred travelers from Iran and Haiti, though World Cup players, coaches and other support personnel are exempt.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Bradley did express an attitude by remaining in Britain, where he might still have been barred from entry into certain clubs, but where he was given credit for his work and recognized as an authority.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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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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“Striped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striped. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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