variants
or parti-colored
as in dapple
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Adjective
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Scientists have long debated the function of the zebra's distinctive black-and-white striped pattern.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025 -
Several customers said the striped design looks great on their couches while still feeling comfortable.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Drain and rinse the pinto, cannellini, kidney and black beans.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
29 Aug. 2025
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Spice up your Super Bowl party with these pinto beans, garnished with savory bacon and spicy poblano peppers.—
Christopher Michel,
Country Living,
2 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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The foliage turns a pretty mottled reddish hue in fall.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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The babies, usually two or three to a family, start as small, fluffy creatures with dark, mottled spots on their heads and webbed feet much too big for their bodies.—
Monica Deeks,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Slices of lusciously marbled brisket have a sharp, peppery bark, and the pork ribs are tinged pink with smoke straight down to the bone.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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This red marbled stone feels like an homage to Paloma Elsesser's spa-like bathroom.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Two seconds, three, all of us immobilized in shock while my son, the toddler, went down like a ship’s anchor, all the way down through nine feet of water to the dappled sloping bottom.—
T. Coraghessan Boyle,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
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North from Florence, the roads twist through rolling hills and ancient villages, past rippling streams and the dappled shade from oak trees.—
Jonathan Hawkins,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Dress it up with a plaid skirt, tights that made The List, and boots if you’re headed to the office.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Or swap out the grain sacks for plaid blankets for a similar effect.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This golden bouquet, which comes in a speckled brown ceramic pot, adds moody vibes and a pop of fall-friendly color, to the countertops, table, or coffee table.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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On the platform, around the clock, the racket of metal bore pipes and machinery, the drilling grime and the speckled mud mingled with the quieter, cleaner work of scientists in trailers converted to pristine labs and processing posts.—
Rodrique Ngowi,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The previous dress code allowed workers to wear patterned shirts in various colors, providing an opportunity for self-expression.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Sep. 2025
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These tiny, patterned structures are designed to capture and control light on a nanoscale.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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