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Recent Examples of patterned
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Many of the injuries displayed rectangular, band-like and patterned characteristics consistent with impact from a belt-like object, Detective Balders wrote.
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Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
The interiors are colorful and layered, with patterned wallpaper, statement carpeting, bold tile, and shelves dotted with curiosities that reward a second (and third) look.
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Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
Inside, generations of history echoed in century-old, patterned tiles and heavy, dark-wood Victorian heirlooms that anchored each room.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
On Sunday, the event saw hundreds milling about the convention center with red-on-white patterned scarves — the Shemagh, Jordan’s national headscarf — wrapped around their heads or draped by the hosts across the shoulders of guests as a gift to perfect strangers.
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
However, she's experimented with a rainbow of colors, ranging from whites and soft pinks to bold green and patterned blue ensembles.
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Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
The patterned flooring and rich textures come together for an effect that’s both contemporary and calming.
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Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
Though Queen Camilla has been on a recent streak of monochrome moments from Peter Phillips’ wedding to the Chelsea Pensioner’s Founder’s Day celebrations, patterned dresses have never been far out of the queen consort’s wheelhouse.
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Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Brown accessorized with stiletto sandals, tiny gold hoops, and a patterned headscarf, wearing her brunette waves loose.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Many of the injuries displayed rectangular, band-like and patterned characteristics consistent with impact from a belt-like object, Detective Balders wrote.
—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
The interiors are colorful and layered, with patterned wallpaper, statement carpeting, bold tile, and shelves dotted with curiosities that reward a second (and third) look.
—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
Inside, generations of history echoed in century-old, patterned tiles and heavy, dark-wood Victorian heirlooms that anchored each room.
—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
On Sunday, the event saw hundreds milling about the convention center with red-on-white patterned scarves — the Shemagh, Jordan’s national headscarf — wrapped around their heads or draped by the hosts across the shoulders of guests as a gift to perfect strangers.
—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
However, she's experimented with a rainbow of colors, ranging from whites and soft pinks to bold green and patterned blue ensembles.
—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
The patterned flooring and rich textures come together for an effect that’s both contemporary and calming.
—
Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
Though Queen Camilla has been on a recent streak of monochrome moments from Peter Phillips’ wedding to the Chelsea Pensioner’s Founder’s Day celebrations, patterned dresses have never been far out of the queen consort’s wheelhouse.
—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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.
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Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patterned
Adjective
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The star loves a striped moment, which is especially clear in her collection of tops and Oxfords.
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Coastal-meets-countryside, meaning the brand’s online shelves are well-stocked with pleated shirtdresses, flowing peasant tops, and striped mesh tote bags for housing towels and your newest beach read.
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Rather than designing a luxury escape filled with domestic gadgets, the architects have shaped a home that encourages slowing down and reconnecting with nature.
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Noticeably, the line was longest to enter the Florida pavilion, where guests could receive free plush manatee toys and practice their short game on a Florida shaped mini-putting green.
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The mosquito, mottled in neon pink and purple, can be seen on a nearby computer screen.
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The sides may be mottled with brown blotches.
Adjective
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Phoebe’s energy carries through its wood panel walls, diner-style barstools and checkered floors.
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In school photos, the future Prince of Wales could be seen wearing the society’s signature waistcoat and checkered pants.
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Natividad's great-great-great grandfather adapted and so did his descendants ‒ withstanding every new attempt to erase their language, culture or traditions.
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So much so that more books are being adapted into streaming content than ever before.
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This stunning plant boasts toothy leaves, speckled with silvery white and supported by colorful, velvety red stems.
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Carve out a corner in this inviting beer garden and patio that’s sun-speckled by day and lit by warm lanterns by night.
Adjective
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Rather, this is a working man in a plaid shirt and denim.
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In videos shared on Instagram by The Cut and Willy Chavarria, Clarkson wore a blue jacket with a white unbuttoned shirt that showed off his tattoos and pink plaid shorts with loafers and high socks.
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The recipe is versatile, allowing substitutions like mezcal, vodka, or spirit-free alternatives, and can be customized.
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These premium earbuds combine some of the best active noise cancellation in the category with rich, detailed sound that can be customized to your liking through Sony's companion app.
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“Patterned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patterned. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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