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as in colored
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
the variegated costumes of the dancers in the nightclub
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as in dotted
marked with spots
a variety of variegated tulip that is highly prized by gardeners
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Recent Examples of variegated
Anna Zanardi Cappon, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Initially, Murphy requested Madagascar rosewood, which has similar variegated ink lines as Brazilian rosewood.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2024
Most of the variegated topographical features on Pluto—dunes, hills, broken up blocks called chaotic terrains—are made up of or are the work of frozen methane and nitrogen.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
Foliage plants: Darker foliage plants look better against a light-colored mulch, while variegated plants pop against a darker backdrop.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2024
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The boycotting campaign on the part of Robby Starbuck, a member of the variegated galaxy of American Conservatism, has hit its mark.
—Anna Zanardi Cappon, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Initially, Murphy requested Madagascar rosewood, which has similar variegated ink lines as Brazilian rosewood.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2024
Most of the variegated topographical features on Pluto—dunes, hills, broken up blocks called chaotic terrains—are made up of or are the work of frozen methane and nitrogen.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
Foliage plants: Darker foliage plants look better against a light-colored mulch, while variegated plants pop against a darker backdrop.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2024
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By Jemima McEvoy, Forbes Staff Ed Stack stands with his arms crossed, surveying the wall of colorful basketball shoes near the entrance of Dick’s Sporting Goods’ House of Sport in Pittsburgh’s Ross Park Mall.Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Take in the beauty of creative floats, colorful costumes, and live music from high school marching bands.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Take a walk after a meal Blood sugar levels that fluctuate excessively can result in poor mood, fatigue and excessive hunger, and while eating a varied diet can also help, a brisk walk after eating has been scientifically proven to help balance them.Hannah Coates, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
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Off-road riding is actually kind to electric motorcycles since speeds are lower, more varied and includes more opportunities for regenerative braking.William Roberson, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The clip shows Barrymore sitting at a counter reading a magazine and wearing a navy peacoat and striped knit beanie.Shyla Watson, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Twelve to a box, Thin Mints candy canes are striped green and brown, which makes sense, but also camouflages them into invisibility on a Christmas tree.John Graham, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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The firm is accusing these parties of violating various Texas state laws by allegedly offering a former client of Buzbee's money in exchange for suing his company.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Those fees included a 2.5% flat tax for Muslim charity, as well as a road tax and various income taxes on individuals and small businesses, Zelin says.Lauren Frayer, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Variegated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variegated. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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