plaid

adjective

Definition of plaidnext
as in striped

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaid
  1. striped
  2. checkered
  3. garish
  4. gaudy
Adjective
  • The Blink-182 drummer's display also features musical props, including a silver stereo and a red-and-white striped drum set.
    Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Thanks to the return of the Beetlejuice sandworm in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Regal Cinemas and AMC Theatres brought the iconic black-and-white striped creature to the concession stand in the form of a popcorn bucket.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of striped
Adjective
  • Demos wore a checkered suit, while Shahi donned a slinky metallic dress with a thigh-high slit and off-the-shoulder detailing.
    Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
  • The digital collection features a checkered suit, pixel leopard hoodie and video game pants — free of charge for fitting, sharing and saving to digital wardrobes within the ZERO10 app.
    Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022
Definition of checkered
Adjective
  • Instead it’s been turned into a pantomime with outlandishly garish costumes.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Her public identity was forged in the era of velour sweats and garish trucker hats.
    Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of garish
Adjective
  • They were hidden from Eliza by a palm made gaudy with orchids.
    Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The series became famous for being a relic of the eighties thanks to its rock anthems, gaudy clothing and karate falling out of fashion.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of gaudy
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