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as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
a model who owes his striking good looks to his markedly piebald ethnic background
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as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors
a piebald horse that looked like it had been splashed with black and white paint
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Adjective
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So, with sides C and D, all the extra songs just became this eclectic mix.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2025 -
Nowadays Lisbon is experiencing something of a Renaissance with more than four million visitors annually attracted by the city’s eclectic mix of Roman, Islamic and European cultures as well as its historic ruins, trams, fado music, pasteis de nata and famous azulejos tiles.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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After a few years of mixed results as a public company, Endeavor is being taken private by Silver Lake in a deal expected to close by the end of the first quarter.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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Those blueprints were met with mixed feedback, at best, and Donovan said any renovation plan would include a reboot.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Also for dessert will be assorted cookies, barks, bonbons, an apple strudel and ice cream sundaes made to order.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Then there is the Bob Dylan Instagram account, featuring tour promos and, lately, assorted video clips, mostly of old movies.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In a bamboo forest of southwestern China, a spotted creature perched on a plant.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2025
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And, during the Covid-19 lockdowns, the Sumida Aquarium in Tokyo put out a call for volunteers to video chat with its spotted garden eels, which had reportedly grown shy from the lack of human interaction.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And varied reports said the devastation left between 700 and 3,000 people out of work.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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In their original incarnation, the Dolls only lasted a few years, and Johansen went on to have a more varied career — as Buster Poindexter, as blues singer, as actor — than anyone could have imagined in the early Seventies.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Two types of beans (black and pinto) bring the protein count in this healthy enchilada casserole up to 19 grams per serving.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2022
Adjective
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Boasting almost one million views, the slideshow shows the minuscule pup during his time at the shelter: dressed in brightly-colored sweaters, resting on colorful, warm blankets, and surrounded by toys—many of them bigger than him.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Gone are the rainbow dreads of yore with Clinton taking the stage in Chicago clad in a colorful robe and a t-shirt bearing an image of the iconic P-Funk mothership following an enthralling opening performance by the Windy City’s own Tamarie T. & Thee Elektra Kumpany.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Sarah Stacey Interior Design created a vibrant sitting room with marbled wallpaper, a Moroccan rug, and an intriguing mix of antique and midcentury pieces.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
25 Feb. 2025
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The offerings of high-performance outerwear feature hints of streetwear with fresh patterns; current offerings include a marbled composition notebook-like pattern and pale lilac puffers.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
13 Nov. 2024
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“Piebald.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piebald. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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