as in to pattern
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of variegate
There is an enormous variegated monstera with big white splotches, like the splatter on a painter’s jeans.
—
Arielle Pardes, Wired, 19 Feb. 2020
Aureomarginata’ with pink buds opening to white blooms, variegated leaves edged in gold, and a spreading habit maturing at 3 feet by 4 feet.
—oregonlive, 30 Jan. 2020
This is stained glass—actually overlaid plates of variegated...
—Edward Rothstein, WSJ, 30 Dec. 2019
The men are variegated in their dress; the angels are uniformly clad and colored but individualized, especially in their posture and gestures.
—Willard Spiegelman, WSJ, 17 Jan. 2020
See all Example Sentences for variegate 
Arielle Pardes, Wired, 19 Feb. 2020
Aureomarginata’ with pink buds opening to white blooms, variegated leaves edged in gold, and a spreading habit maturing at 3 feet by 4 feet.
—oregonlive, 30 Jan. 2020
This is stained glass—actually overlaid plates of variegated...
—Edward Rothstein, WSJ, 30 Dec. 2019
The men are variegated in their dress; the angels are uniformly clad and colored but individualized, especially in their posture and gestures.
—Willard Spiegelman, WSJ, 17 Jan. 2020
See all Example Sentences for variegate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for variegate
Verb
-
Human beings habituate to anything that stays the same or is patterned.—
Matt Abrahams,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
-
From sparkling suits at Sergio Hudson and Bronx & Banco and patterned ones at LaQuan Smith and Tanner Fletcher to ones featuring statement broaches at Carolina Herrera and Alice + Olivia, these looks are fit for taking care of business.—
Victoria Montalti,
refinery29.com,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Goetsch-Winckler House features two long walls of glass on either side of the structure, striated vertically by wooden partitions.—
Nick Remsen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Nov. 2024
-
Anyone visiting the park will want to see the spindly hoodoos, striated in red, gold, and white.—
Alison Osius,
Outside Online,
1 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
Annie Schlechter The Inside striped ottoman has a counterpart in the bedroom, and the carpet is from Wayfair.—
Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
11 Feb. 2025
-
The wildlife refuge also features miles of scenic hiking and biking trails, as well as the red-and-white striped Assateague Lighthouse.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
2 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Shilpa lovingly stroked cloth flecked with gold that clocked in at 380 euros a meter, and visualized the shawl that could be made from it.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
-
Image But the quality is dubious: smelly, cloudy and flecked with debris.—
Abu Bakr Bashir,
New York Times,
28 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The subtlest animation looks the best, especially when sunlight dapples upon fur or felines flex their claws to assert power.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Dec. 2024
-
At the Keeler House, this fusion yielded an immensely livable castle, warmed by its wood finishes, dappled by all the (flammable) greenery outside, and shaped by a powerful sense of California romance.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
The soil was mottled with sheep droppings and uneven patches of grass.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Feb. 2025
-
These spots stand out against dark brown backgrounds, mottling their typically beige or gray bodies.—
Katie Liu,
Discover Magazine,
16 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
This ham is spiraled and salty, with lots of yummy marbling around the sides.—
Carrie Honaker,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2024
-
There’s a nice mix of experience and youth marbled through the lineup, with Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele and Nikolaj Ehlers leading the offence.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Seated behind a white grand piano speckled with color, Batiste brought Kansas City Chiefs' Chris Jones to tears, as the defensive player wiped his eyes with a tissue.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
9 Feb. 2025
-
The Aztecs, nonetheless, are primarily Mexican, speckled by a few Ecuadorians and a Honduran member.—
Mayolo López Gutiérrez,
NPR,
1 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near variegate
Cite this Entry
“Variegate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variegate. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share