VARIEGATED Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈver-ē-ə-ˌgā-təd

Definition of variegated

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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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

Adjective

Vivier’s signature buckle can be rendered in gold or silver, with colored brass available on select styles.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Its cyan-colored vehicles will compete with Ubers, Lyfts and autonomous taxis to shuttle customers across busy streets and freeways.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of colored

Adjective

Visual cues are both stripped down and strangely compelling, like the dotted line that runs from Nancy’s eyes to indicate her gaze.

— Air Mail, Air Mail, 3 Oct. 2026
Peghah Maleknejad, fashion director of Hero and Heroine Magazine, bought the dotted mesh long dress for $359 on her phone while waiting for the Alainpaul show to start.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of dotted

Verb

Related Articles The designer piece seemed to be made of a mix of tulle and some other opaque fabric that was mottled with darker accents for dimension.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
The mosquito, mottled in neon pink and purple, can be seen on a nearby computer screen.

— Ari Daniel, NPR, 11 June 2026

Definition of mottled

Adjective

Frosted glass walls reveal a garden of oversize, colorful leather flowers, while wood and leather, recurring materials in Polène’s stores, appear in the furnishings.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Other suites are even more striking, covered from head to toe in a flora wallpaper and bright, colorful custom furniture.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of colorful

Adjective

Smith hung an oversized Nelson Angled Sphere Bubble Pendant above a custom teak bed with a speckled bouclé headboard and a drapey saffron velvet coverlet for a tranquil effect.

— Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
Another look came in the form of Oxford pumps with a speckled calf-hair finish and red linear detailing.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of speckled

Verb

Many fans sported ties—an accessory that Styles has embraced throughout the tour—either simple, striped, or adorned with his song lyrics.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Treat it as an excuse to wear more outspoken pieces from here on out, whether this implies bright-and-striped sweaters or fuzzy, quirky boat shoes.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of striped

Adjective

The allegations are wide-ranging, varied and horrific, and Brand will have the chance to defend himself likely in a few weeks’ time.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
The destinations varied, but both trips gave these women the rare pleasure of having their wishes shape the experiences—and allowed their daughters to know them in a new way.

— Jenn Sinrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of varied

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The pillowy dough is flecked with cinnamon and crowded with tender chunks of apple.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Mikey Madison’s pink- and purple-flecked tinsel became one of the defining beauty details of Ani in 2024’s Anora, while Zara Larsson has made shimmering, maximalist hair a fixture of her Midnight Sun era.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026

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