PIED Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

pied

adjective

ˈpīd

Definition of pied

as in colored

having blotches of two or more colors although the mother's was pure black, the foal's coat was pied

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Adjective

To begin her drawings, Trouvé pours bleach onto blank sheets of industrial colored paper.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Lifelike Cat With a face full of fur and electric-green-colored contacts, this cat costume begs to be seen.

— Michella Oré, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of colored

Adjective

Other invasive plants including Tree of Heaven, the host plant for the highly invasive spotted lanternfly, has been found in The Preserve as well.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026
Because spotted skunks are relatively rare in California wildlife rehabilitation centers and in the surrounding area, there were no other skunks of his kind available to keep him company.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

Definition of spotted

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

The results are most effective when the lyrics are tight and embody the colorful feelings that Greene’s music often evokes.

— Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
At Casa Brera, her colorful and sophisticated design appears more timeless than ever, establishing a strong link with the Milanese soul of the place as well as creating a seamless connection between the interior and exterior of the hotel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of colorful

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While stained glass does have a residential history—Frank Lloyd Wright in particular was known for incorporating art glass in projects—these colorful windows most often have religious connotations.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026
Muashaq has long been a symbol of Damascus architecture, with stained glass an art form in the city dating back to the first century.

— Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of stained

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