STRIATED Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of striated

as in colored

technical having lines, bands, or grooves striated muscle tissue

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verb

past tense of striate

as in mottled

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Recent Examples of striated

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The silk-and-wool rug by Nalbandian has a subtle striated pattern that’s mirrored in the custom sofa, which is covered in ivory fabric and finished with a ribbed walnut base. — Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 29 Mar. 2026 Made up mostly of calcium carbonate minerals, Roman travertine was formed hundreds of thousands of years ago by deposits of calcium, sulfur and other minerals, and shows the region's history of volcanic eruptions, forests and fossils in its striated layers. — ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026 For a longer jaunt, try the six-mile Fall Canyon trek, which weaves through a less-trodden corner of the park, via Titus Canyon, en route to the Fall Canyon Narrows, where towering striated walls of black dolomite and limestone surround you. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026 This beachfront location overlooking the iconic Hanalei Bay, with the waterfall-striated Hihimanu, Nāmolokama, and Māmalahoa mountains in the distance, has to be one of the prettiest on the planet. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for striated

Recent Examples of Synonyms for striated

Adjective

Saperavi is the starting point for reds — the name means dye in Georgian, a reference to its extraordinary pigmentation, one of only a handful of grapes in the world with naturally colored flesh and juice.

— Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
People are encouraged to drink plenty of water, wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, and avoid outdoor activities during the warmest parts fo the day.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026

Definition of colored

Adjective

The coast is dotted with colorful fishing villages, while the region’s interior is made up of rolling green hills and gently sloped vineyards.

— Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Fast-food chain Sonic, for instance, has a timely deal and colorful commemorative cups.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of colorful

Verb

Rugged slabs of rock speckled with glaciers and snowfields protrude through the clouds and overlook the entry to Grand Teton National Park.

— Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
This stunning plant boasts toothy leaves, speckled with silvery white and supported by colorful, velvety red stems.

— Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026

Definition of speckled

Adjective

The male peregrine falcon, a new mate for the female, has been identified by the Midwest Peregrine Society as a banded 4-year-old that fledged from Minneapolis City Hall in 2022.

— Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 29 Apr. 2026
The species stands out from other barking geckos because of its banded coloration, researchers said.

— Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025

Definition of banded

Verb

The mother of two wore a green and white striped Cefinn Studio belted mididress and pointed Mary Jane flats from Rothy’s for her day out.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 28 June 2026
Shop 12 of our favorite quilts for every style and budget, including floral, striped, solid, and more designs.

— Caley Sturgill, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026

Definition of striped

Adjective

In discussing her varied interests and style sense, Pilar Queen said her mother developed her own sense of style and wasn’t influenced by her own mother.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Wash fruits and vegetables under running water and eat a varied diet instead of relying heavily on the same foods every day.

— Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

Definition of varied

Verb

Around us were rolling hills flecked with houses, dappled by the sun shining through the clouds.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
Open the door to streets lined with trees and flecked with benches, where the bell of the light rail dings its warning as cyclists zip by on narrow roads.

— Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 10 June 2026

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