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adjective

Definition of spanglednext
as in speckled

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spangled

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verb

past tense of spangle
as in gleamed
to shoot forth bursts of light in typical Las Vegas fashion, the showgirls' sequined costumes spangled gloriously

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  1. flecked
  2. freckled
  3. rainbow
  4. multicolored
  5. dappled
  6. colorful
  7. variegated
Adjective
  • The dashboard is swathed in a flecked, mélange-style fabric that is based on a traditional Japanese hand-weaving technique called Nishijin-ori.
    Mara Balagtas McIlwrath, Car and Driver, 1 June 2023
  • The melton coat sits over a flecked tweed suit—contrasting the matte outerwear with mottled textures beneath.
    Aleks Cvetkovic, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2023
Definition of flecked
Adjective
  • And while White's face wasn't visible in the demonstration, fans quickly pointed out the snowboarder's tattoo and freckled arms.
    Andrea Lavinthal, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Jumper was among the 300 pets on the transport, and her freckled, smiling face caught Aslanian's attention.
    Alexandra Rockey Fleming, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024
Definition of freckled
Adjective
  • Suspended from the fashionable wooden arch are a teething ring, crinkly rainbow, rattle, mirror, and plush moon to promote hand-eye coordination.
    Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
  • The Garvin flies both a rainbow Pride flag and a Black Lives Matter flag, prompting the occasional shouted slur.
    Brian Owens, Scientific American, 18 Oct. 2023
Definition of rainbow
Adjective
  • The set featured green and multicolored plaid patterning with shiny sequins giving the look an extra bold touch throughout.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Here, the star was the multicolored tanager, a colorful species found only in the mountain forests of Colombia.
    Benji Jones, Vox, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of multicolored
Adjective
  • Sunlight filters through the bright green canopy, casting dappled shadows on the ground.
    Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
  • But in the South, find a spot in part sun or dappled shade, which will protect the blooms and foliage from excessive sun and heat to prolong the spring bloom period, says van den Berg-Ohms.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of dappled
Adjective
  • Browse a library of colorful covers for the first time on your Kindle.
    Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Christmas cactus is another beloved houseplant that puts on a colorful show from November through January.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of colorful
Adjective
  • Types of Holly Used in Holiday Decor Two main types of holly with red berries shine in winter floral arrangements, wreaths and garlands, and Christmas centerpieces to bring the outside in with red, green and, in the variegated types, gold.
    Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Tune into nature Photo: Nils Timm Channel natural elements by adding a variegated Ceppo di Gris into the surround.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of variegated
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