variegated 1 of 2

adjective

ˈver-ē-ə-ˌgā-təd How to pronounce variegated (audio)
Definition of variegatednext
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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2
as in dotted
marked with spots a variety of variegated tulip that is highly prized by gardeners

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variegated

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verb

past tense of variegate
as in mottled

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Recent Examples of variegated
Adjective
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. — Margaret Roach, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for variegated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for variegated
  1. colored
  2. dotted
  3. mottled
  4. colorful
  5. speckled
  6. striped
  7. varied
  8. flecked
Adjective
  • Rows of amber colored pill bottles fill the wall behind a pharmacist who prepares 1,200 medications a day – more than some New York City children’s hospitals.
    — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
  • My test car featured predominantly black seats with contrasting white trim and additional light-colored detailing throughout the cabin.
    — Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of colored
Adjective
  • The dotted centers of the doodle-looking flowers were instead clusters of spotlights that could point in different directions.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026
  • O’Connell Marsh will report to Andrea Scrosati, Fremantle’s Group COO and CEO Continental Europe, with a dotted line to Jens Richter, CEO Commercial and International, and will sit on the Global Leadership Team.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 July 2026
Definition of dotted
Verb
  • The mosquito, mottled in neon pink and purple, can be seen on a nearby computer screen.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 11 June 2026
  • The sides may be mottled with brown blotches.
    — Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Definition of mottled
Adjective
  • Nineteenth century Belgian crystal chandeliers and colorful glass lanterns adorn the sanctuary.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Its outdoor area is just as pretty, with colorful plants (a Judas tree, a Mount Etna Broom, roses, and jasmine) filling the garden.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of colorful
Adjective
  • In reality, EcoBirdy’s signature speckled finish is made from recycled plastic toys—a fitting second life for a table designed to be covered in them.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026
  • Anglers often congregate at Eagle Point Fishing Camp, where the bay’s crosscurrents attract redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and more.
    — Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
Definition of speckled
Verb
  • Lively, 38, wore an oversized blue-and-white striped button-down shirt and jeans, accessorizing with a pair of blue heels and a small magenta suede bag by the luxury French retailer.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
  • That included the par-5 18th, where Koivun striped another long-range approach to 13 feet, setting up another holed putt for eagle.
    — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 28 July 2026
Definition of striped
Adjective
  • Explanations for this varied among sources, and officially, Sotheby’s said they had been asked too late to do facilitate the sale, despite their initial acceptance.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The pairing of those two backs, plus the threat of Maiava’s legs, gives USC a varied backfield capable of breaking a big play at any moment.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of varied
Verb
  • Family, friends and neighbors filled the frames with dancing and dominoes; their apartments painted in shades of mint, butter yellow and palomino pink, flecked with a patina cultivated by humidity and time.
    — Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026
  • Teal is coming out on top, with its mesmerizing mix of sea-blue and green undertones, as well as flamingo pinks flecked with iridescent shimmer particles.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 18 July 2026
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