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
Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
There’s also a variegated variety.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Common varieties with variegated foliage include Guilded Gold, 'Lemon Wave', and Light-O-Day.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 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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Adjective
This enormous cast of characters is diverse mostly in terms of the variegated peculiarity of inner lives.
—Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
There’s also a variegated variety.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Common varieties with variegated foliage include Guilded Gold, 'Lemon Wave', and Light-O-Day.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 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
Adjective
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Portage police added that while some students play the game safely using brightly colored water guns, others have created dangerous situations that can trigger panic.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The towering pylon's entire facade lights up with colored LEDs that change according to the time of day, as well as the seasons.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Similar to the actress’s blouse, this Amazon find has billowy long sleeves, a playful dotted print, and a tie neckline that adds extra fashion flair when poking out from under spring jackets and blazers.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Cane-Like Begonias Cane-like begonias, known as angel wings, are known for their glossy, dotted, or hairy foliage.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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The air rang with random alarms; the soft surfaces were mottled with mystery stains.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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But Tariq’s body was already cold, and his skin was mottled.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Jobs was in charge of the flashy stuff like the new, colorful iMac.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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Cranberries and lemons come together to create a colorful dessert that's both tangy and sweet.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The first is a green-speckled frog holding a leaf umbrella above its head.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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Seven native rattlesnake species are in California, including the Mojave, Western diamondback, red diamond, Southern Pacific, Northern Pacific, Great Basin, and the speckled rattlesnake.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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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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Alexa Demie, who returns to the role of Maddie in the upcoming season, donned a vintage Bob Mackie striped dress on Tuesday's red carpet.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The lighting is varied, treated as another texture in the space, palpable and rich.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Walking shoeless on varied surfaces also may contribute to emotional well-being and overall foot health, according to podiatrists and barefoot enthusiasts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The biscuits, flecked with frilly sprigs of dill, are pulled together with sour cream, giving them tenderness and a mild tang.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Locked in a safe on her desk at Boston University’s Institute for Astrophysical Research is a shard of meteorite flecked with material older than the sun.—
James Dinneen,
Quanta Magazine,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Variegated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variegated. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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