VARIEGATED Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈver-ē-ə-ˌgā-təd

Definition of variegated

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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variegated

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verb

past tense of variegate

as in mottled

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Recent Examples of variegated

Adjective

There’s also a variegated variety. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025 For variegated types, that’s actually the preferred way, since rooted cuttings often send up new shoots that are just plain green. — Margaret Roach, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for variegated

Recent Examples of Synonyms for variegated

Adjective

White wines might look more yellow, or reds may be brick-colored or brownish.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
The dark-colored wash is a nice, polished touch—even with their relaxed silhouette, and midriff bearing rise.

— Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 18 July 2026

Definition of colored

Adjective

On one of the surviving Ottoman maps of Athens, it’s indicated by a dotted line, a marking that also indicated what is believed to have been a plan of underground tunnels below the citadel.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
The United Kingdom’s queen consort wore a long-sleeve midi dress in black and white with a geometric, dotted pattern throughout the fabric.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 July 2026

Definition of dotted

Adjective

What to do nearby While the free continental breakfast is fine, do pop over to Madcap Coffee for an excellent roast, or take a short stroll to colorful SPKRBOX, a coffee bar by day that spins vinyl by night.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
The platter comes with a table-full of colorful salads and dips, including pickles and olives imported from Israel.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of colorful

Adjective

In reality, EcoBirdy’s signature speckled finish is made from recycled plastic toys—a fitting second life for a table designed to be covered in them.

— Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026
Anglers often congregate at Eagle Point Fishing Camp, where the bay’s crosscurrents attract redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and more.

— Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 29 July 2026

Definition of speckled

Verb

That included the par-5 18th, where Koivun striped another long-range approach to 13 feet, setting up another holed putt for eagle.

— Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 28 July 2026
Croonenberghs wore a brown-and-white striped T-shirt, olive green cargo pants, white tennis shoes, and a navy blue denim baseball cap over his dark hair.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 July 2026

Definition of striped

Adjective

Explanations for this varied among sources, and officially, Sotheby’s said they had been asked too late to do facilitate the sale, despite their initial acceptance.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
The pairing of those two backs, plus the threat of Maiava’s legs, gives USC a varied backfield capable of breaking a big play at any moment.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of varied

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Family, friends and neighbors filled the frames with dancing and dominoes; their apartments painted in shades of mint, butter yellow and palomino pink, flecked with a patina cultivated by humidity and time.

— Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026
Teal is coming out on top, with its mesmerizing mix of sea-blue and green undertones, as well as flamingo pinks flecked with iridescent shimmer particles.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 18 July 2026

Definition of flecked

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