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Recent Examples of checkered
Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
But the extent to which Devastating — whose owner is Kenneth Chee, a longtime pyrotechnics operator with a checkered past — or Cutright’s company BlackStar bear responsibility for the explosion remains unclear.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
His character, Mooney, wears checkered shirts and brown corduroy and drives a gold ’64 Chevy Nova.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Given McCaffrey's rather checkered medical history, there has been some legitimate concern surrounding the superstar playmaker heading into 2025, but Bleacher Report's Gary Davenport sees better days in McCaffrey's future.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Stick to the classics and snag a double-breasted wool option to wear with everything from fluid trousers to corduroys and checkered skirts.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
But the extent to which Devastating — whose owner is Kenneth Chee, a longtime pyrotechnics operator with a checkered past — or Cutright’s company BlackStar bear responsibility for the explosion remains unclear.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
His character, Mooney, wears checkered shirts and brown corduroy and drives a gold ’64 Chevy Nova.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Given McCaffrey's rather checkered medical history, there has been some legitimate concern surrounding the superstar playmaker heading into 2025, but Bleacher Report's Gary Davenport sees better days in McCaffrey's future.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkered
Adjective
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Muker to Keld From the village of Muker, cross the famed Muker Hay Meadows—blooming with multicolored wildflowers in spring and summer—along the River Swale and past the small waterfall Kisdon Force to the village of Keld.—
Andrea Bussell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2026
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That game saw an entire species of multicolored Yoshi tasked with protecting baby Mario and saving baby Luigi from the clutches of the evil wizard Kamek.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2026
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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
Adjective
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These recall the varicolored water specimens that Wolfe has exhibited previously.—
Mark Jenkins,
Washington Post,
8 Nov. 2019
Verb
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This Scottish name means speckled or freckled and has become way more commonly used than its original spelling—Brice—over the decades.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
8 Feb. 2026
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Last weekend, more than 400 shacks speckled the frozen bay, Bloedorn recalled, as ice anglers flocked to the Upper Peninsula to take advantage of perfect ice conditions.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That might not be a huge deal with temperature forecasts in the mid-60s, but during a long game, teams prefer the shaded side even in moderate weather.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Floor-to-ceiling glass doors slide open onto either shaded balconies, patios with hot tubs, or the beach, depending on the room type.—
Lauren Harano,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 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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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
Verb
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The Chapter 02 lineup includes wrap coats in twin layers of double-faced wool; reversible jackets with one side plain, the other patterned, and crinkled unisex trenchcoats that pack up neatly into a travel pouch, printed with a bicycle pattern drawn from Veldkamp’s art, among other key items.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Checkered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkered. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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