plaided

adjective

Definition of plaidednext
as in striped

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaided
  1. striped
  2. checkered
  3. gaudy
  4. garish
  5. dappled
Adjective
  • In the picture, Katharine had a blue jacket draped around her shoulder, while the toddler wore a striped shirt with some pants.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The father-son duo twinned in adorable Beetlejuice costumes, wearing the character's iconic striped suit, spikey green wigs and dark face paint.
    Chiara Kim, People.com, 1 Nov. 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
  • The gaudy designs of fan-favorite heroes were toned down, their costumes shaded in muted tones.
    Jack King, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2024
  • Textures don’t have to be too gaudy but should add an interesting aspect to your look.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of gaudy
Adjective
  • Ryan enjoys the performances of Quinn and Hechinger, both perversely weird and in garish face powder and recalling Joaquin Phoenix’s incestuous turn in the first film, but the movie doesn’t quite go far enough into the twisted and weird.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Tom did grow up an orphan, under the care of his garish Aunt Dottie.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2024
Definition of garish
Adjective
  • Oaks These stately trees can provide the high shade or dappled shade that Japanese maples crave.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Like perennials, certain bulbs require different conditions—while some enjoy full sun, others only thrive in dappled or deep shade.
    Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of dappled
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plaided

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