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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
Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
The iconic chair references artisanal African designs—the double trestle structure with rounded backing and variegated wood gives the chair an organic look, and highlights the chair’s handcrafted quality.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2025
There are cultivars with variegated leaves, as well as some that have unique or more compact growth habits.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
The foyer floor, for example, is covered in white and variegated orange terracotta bells from Clé that interlock to create a postmodern-esque squiggle pattern.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Kohl will be in residence at the Hungry Brain every Thursday in July, allowing audiences to take in the variegated facets of her music.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
The iconic chair references artisanal African designs—the double trestle structure with rounded backing and variegated wood gives the chair an organic look, and highlights the chair’s handcrafted quality.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2025
There are cultivars with variegated leaves, as well as some that have unique or more compact growth habits.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
The foyer floor, for example, is covered in white and variegated orange terracotta bells from Clé that interlock to create a postmodern-esque squiggle pattern.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variegated
Adjective
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Other varieties provide additional design elements such as interesting bark, colorful fruits, and fabulous fall foliage to enhance the garden all year long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Kelce attended the event wearing a white muscle tank, patriotic shorts, and white sneakers, accompanied by a colorful baseball cap.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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In recent decades, seven have been restored for varied purposes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 June 2025
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The post was upvoted by over 5,200 users and attracted over 400 commenters with varied reactions.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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Shepard can be seen giving one of his daughters a kiss, cuddling up with the girls, who match in black-and-white striped tops and berets.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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While the couple didn't opt into the matching trend, their four kids — Wren Alexander, 17 months, Esti Maxine, 22 months, Miles Theodore, 6, and Luna Simone, 8 — wore identical red and green striped PJs, posing around the family Christmas tree and wrapped presents.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Adept anglers can fly-fish for them across the varied terrain of the property’s creeks or patrol the marshy perimeters its six Class A lakes for the coveted catch, as well as fellow trout—namely rainbow, brown, and brook–that often exceed 20 inches.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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Suspended from the fashionable wooden arch are a teething ring, crinkly rainbow, rattle, mirror, and plush moon to promote hand-eye coordination.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
24 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Insurers ramped up the red tape in recent years, drawing the ire of patients, doctors and state policy makers who have championed various fixes to rein it in.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
24 June 2025
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In recent years, U.S. adversaries including China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia have stepped up their cooperation in the face of Washington’s efforts to isolate them, helping one another skirt sanctions, arm their militaries, and carry out various acts of aggression.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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“Variegated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variegated. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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