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Recent Examples of variegate
These wings are variegated and flecked with pigment, taking on the radiant transparency of monochrome stained glass.
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Daisy Alioto, The New York Review of Books, 27 Mar. 2020
There is an enormous variegated monstera with big white splotches, like the splatter on a painter’s jeans.
—Arielle Pardes, Wired, 19 Feb. 2020
Aureomarginata’ with pink buds opening to white blooms, variegated leaves edged in gold, and a spreading habit maturing at 3 feet by 4 feet.
—oregonlive, 30 Jan. 2020
The men are variegated in their dress; the angels are uniformly clad and colored but individualized, especially in their posture and gestures.
—Willard Spiegelman, WSJ, 17 Jan. 2020
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Daisy Alioto, The New York Review of Books, 27 Mar. 2020
There is an enormous variegated monstera with big white splotches, like the splatter on a painter’s jeans.
—Arielle Pardes, Wired, 19 Feb. 2020
Aureomarginata’ with pink buds opening to white blooms, variegated leaves edged in gold, and a spreading habit maturing at 3 feet by 4 feet.
—oregonlive, 30 Jan. 2020
The men are variegated in their dress; the angels are uniformly clad and colored but individualized, especially in their posture and gestures.
—Willard Spiegelman, WSJ, 17 Jan. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variegate
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In my two-level penthouse suite, for example, quietly floral wallpaper, gray-velvet sofas and armchairs, and patterned cream tiles with gold accents in the bathrooms made for a sophisticated, yet welcoming space.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Jan. 2026
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The institutions studied by political scientists do not exist outside ideology but are simply patterned instances of ideology—and if ideology changes drastically enough, the institutions change with it.—
Jason Blakely,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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This book captures something about the generational divide striating so many households.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
31 July 2025
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Rich and classic Bordeaux aromas—statured, confident, striated with red plums, black berries and black pepper, leather and eucalyptus.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Try the navy striped set for a touch of French Provencal.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
8 Jan. 2026
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Find everything from leather jackets, to striped T-shirts, designer handbags, and leather goods, all up to 60% off.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
26 Dec. 2025
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This double-crust, old-fashioned pie may look ordinary on the outside, but when it's sliced, the inside reveals vibrant orange layers of sweet potatoes flecked with spices and sweetened with sugar and sorghum syrup.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
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Halcyon, a mauve tone with turquoise shimmer, and Nymphaea, a magenta flecked with pink and lilac glitter.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
6 Dec. 2025
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Elevating her contribution further, a screen print of her horsehair matrix has been integrated into the sunroof to dapple the light.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
20 Jan. 2026
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All have green leaves dappled with white, yellow, or pale green.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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But Tariq’s body was already cold, and his skin was mottled.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Shiny and dark evergreen foliage is held aloft on strong, arching stems mottled with purple flecks.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2025
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Prime rib is a desirable cut of beef, known for its rich flavor and marbling from fat.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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Private lessons in the art of Ebru, the Ottoman art of marbling, are also available upon request.—
Jackie Caradonio,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2025
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This cheese is described as a classic, handmade Wisconsin Original Colby that’s speckled with caraway seeds.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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As for her nails, white ovals speckled in purple polka dots completed her Dior moment.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Variegate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variegate. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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