1
as in colored
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
the variegated costumes of the dancers in the nightclub
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as in dotted
marked with spots
a variety of variegated tulip that is highly prized by gardeners
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Recent Examples of variegated
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
Its tall, upright leaves with variegated patterns bring a graphic, modern quality to any corner.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
There’s also a variegated variety.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2025
For variegated types, that’s actually the preferred way, since rooted cuttings often send up new shoots that are just plain green.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
There are also a number of variegated lavenders with green leaves and gold or silver edges.
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Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
Its tall, upright leaves with variegated patterns bring a graphic, modern quality to any corner.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
There’s also a variegated variety.
—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2025
For variegated types, that’s actually the preferred way, since rooted cuttings often send up new shoots that are just plain green.
—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variegated
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Enjoy caramel-colored foliage in spring and fall and pink blooms throughout summer that attract pollinators.
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Squeezits No '90s lunch box felt complete without a brightly colored bottle of Squeezits.
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So if the Heat money is there – with or without Giannis Antetokounmpo – Norm signs on the dotted line.
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Mercury’s clash with Neptune begs you to hold off on signing on the dotted line.
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The mosquito, mottled in neon pink and purple, can be seen on a nearby computer screen.
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The sides may be mottled with brown blotches.
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Bringing new teenage characters into the Factory, with Kit Connor already announced as lead voice cast, the film appears to be a fast-paced, thrilling and colorful adventure for young audiences, and got enthusiastic feedback from Annecy’s crowds.
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Lasichanh sported colorful sneakers for her footwear, carried a small Louis Vuitton bag and wore delicate jewelry pieces to complete her casually bent attire.
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The soles of the sneakers draw from Jordan’s original Infrared Air Jordan 6, but add a touch of speckled detailing to switch things up.
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The scalloped edges and speckled texture add a textural layer to your tapescape while serving as a sweet landing spot for serving utensils during meals.
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For the ready-to-wear line, Tcherassi created signature striped dresses and cover-ups in deep blue guipure lace perfect for lounging around Capri.
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act mandated historic reductions in SNAP funding which striped benefits from millions of Americans at the same moment that food prices are still rising.
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The return on investment varied widely by major, from a high of $204,686 for engineering and architecture degrees to a low of $35,410 for liberal arts.
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Projections varied in the weeks leading up to the draft with no real consensus among draft analysts, but in the last 24 hours there were strong indications the Clippers would choose Wagler and the Nets would take Brown.
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Around us were rolling hills flecked with houses, dappled by the sun shining through the clouds.
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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.
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“Variegated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variegated. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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