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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
Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Succulents, including arboreal species, are full of surprises, as in the variegated leaves of many cultivars.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
Or enjoy bigleaf hydrangeas only for their leaf colors; some varieties sport green-and-white variegated leaves or lemon-lime hues.
—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
There’s also a variegated variety.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Succulents, including arboreal species, are full of surprises, as in the variegated leaves of many cultivars.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
Or enjoy bigleaf hydrangeas only for their leaf colors; some varieties sport green-and-white variegated leaves or lemon-lime hues.
—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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Small balconies glance upon the terracotta-and-lemon-colored canal homes, a picturesque way to start each day with a little caffè.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Seahawks are now the third team in a row to win the Super Bowl in colored jerseys.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Sure, that might help convince Donovan Mitchell to sign on the dotted line when a contract extension gets placed in front of him.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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And eventually, the Greek forward signed on the dotted line to remain in Milwaukee.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 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
Adjective
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The role of colder, drier air Seasonal changes in the atmosphere can also affect how colorful sunrises and sunsets appear.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Guests crunch through colorful seasonal salads, sip from an expansive wine list and dig into chef Alan Sternberg's inventive pasta dishes at snugly cloistered tables in wood and brick alcoves lined with paintings, books and even a handful of typewriters.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The actress wore a long-sleeve top with puffy sleeves rolled to the elbows and contrasting fabric between black and a speckled camel tone.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Hire a charter and head out to the deep sea, rent a kayak from Bayou Adventure’s Rental Kiosk and test the waters on the bay side, or stay on land and reel in black drum and speckled trout from one of the island’s two piers or a folding chair on the beach.—
Kristy Christiansen,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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Choose from black, gray, or black-and-white striped, and start planning your trip today.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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This cardigan-and-striped-tee combo feels especially on trend, while the Frye boots add just enough lift to keep the hems from dragging on the ground.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
25 Jan. 2026
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The romance score varied only slightly across different price ranges, with upper-range establishments ($50-$100 per person) ranking as the sweet spot for an intimate dinner.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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For all its ills, social media can also be an entry point for anyone interested in Chicago history and the city’s varied eccentricities.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Rounds of roasted purple sweet potatoes arrive mounded with a mixture of salsa macha and butter, and liberally flecked with chives.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Outside, a man wearing a leather biker vest bearing the insignia of the Latin American Motorcycle Association, his blond beard flecked with ice crystals, directed a line of cars through the snow.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Variegated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variegated. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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