parti-color

adjective

variants or parti-colored
Definition of parti-colornext
as in striped

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Recent Examples of parti-color Nilsson’s version shares little with its source beyond Adam and Eve themselves, here recast as doughy, beigy silhouettes striking poses amid an almost psychedelic soup of parti-color fronds, blobs, and amoebas. — Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parti-color
  1. striped
  2. pinto
  3. mottled
  4. marbled
  5. dappled
  6. plaid
  7. speckled
  8. patterned
Adjective
  • The blazer, light-wash jeans, striped shirt, and classic black loafers create the perfect smart-casual look for work or off-duty pursuits.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The striped patterns and trendy, bold colorways are what make this piece stand out from the rest.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of striped
Adjective
  • Drain and rinse the pinto, cannellini, kidney and black beans.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Spice up your Super Bowl party with these pinto beans, garnished with savory bacon and spicy poblano peppers.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 2 Feb. 2023
Definition of pinto
Adjective
  • Pittol’s arepas feature a crisp, mottled surface and a dusky plum hue.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Each piece of cotton used in his designs is dyed individually, by hand, to produce the mottled pattern that has become his calling card.
    — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of mottled
Adjective
  • These French-style pins come in a marbled cardboard case that’s perfect for gifting.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Earthy browns and creamy neutrals melt into one another, while a luminous cat-eye finish lends the marbled design a little extra shine.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of marbled
Adjective
  • Light Obsession™ Nandina thrives in full sun to part shade or dappled sunlight, but the best foliage color occurs in full sun.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Her eyes were cast up through the dappled light of the trees tossing their leaves in a light breeze.
    — Ellen O’Connell Whittet, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of dappled
Adjective
  • Wear them with a plaid flannel for a day at the apple orchard, or throw on a cardigan and boots for casual Friday at the office.
    — Melody Kazel, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The company cited Japan-exclusive pieces including a cropped flannel shirt priced at $50, a plaid jacket at $65 and Spingle Move high-top sneakers at $275.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of plaid
Adjective
  • Smith hung an oversized Nelson Angled Sphere Bubble Pendant above a custom teak bed with a speckled bouclé headboard and a drapey saffron velvet coverlet for a tranquil effect.
    — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Another look came in the form of Oxford pumps with a speckled calf-hair finish and red linear detailing.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of speckled
Adjective
  • The rooms are noteworthy for their use of fine materials including walnut, Fior di Pesco marble, brass, and patterned glass.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The black-and-white patterned shirt underneath has many open buttons.
    — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of patterned

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“Parti-color.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parti-color. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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