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adjective

Definition of spanglednext
as in speckled

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spangled

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verb

past tense of spangle
as in gleamed
to shoot forth bursts of light in typical Las Vegas fashion, the showgirls' sequined costumes spangled gloriously

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  1. flecked
  2. freckled
  3. rainbow
  4. multicolored
  5. dappled
  6. colorful
  7. variegated
Adjective
  • The dashboard is swathed in a flecked, mélange-style fabric that is based on a traditional Japanese hand-weaving technique called Nishijin-ori.
    Mara Balagtas McIlwrath, Car and Driver, 1 June 2023
  • The melton coat sits over a flecked tweed suit—contrasting the matte outerwear with mottled textures beneath.
    Aleks Cvetkovic, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2023
Definition of flecked
Adjective
  • And while White's face wasn't visible in the demonstration, fans quickly pointed out the snowboarder's tattoo and freckled arms.
    Andrea Lavinthal, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Jumper was among the 300 pets on the transport, and her freckled, smiling face caught Aslanian's attention.
    Alexandra Rockey Fleming, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024
Definition of freckled
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of rainbow
Adjective
  • Some of the pieces, such as a multicolored, lace-meets-chainmail dress with a buckle belt and a prominent crystal zip at the front, cost close to 10,000 pounds at the time.
    Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Tlingit artist Preston Singletary has fashioned the tale's imagery into artworks made of multicolored glass — glass that's been blown, sculpted, sand-carved and arranged under the lights so that the pieces often appear to glow and gleam.
    Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of multicolored
Adjective
  • But in the South, find a spot in part sun or dappled shade, which will protect the blooms and foliage from excessive sun and heat to prolong the spring bloom period, says van den Berg-Ohms.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Oaks These stately trees can provide the high shade or dappled shade that Japanese maples crave.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of dappled
Adjective
  • The touch bevel design gives it a sleek look while the AMOLED display creates a vividly bright and colorful watch face (which can be set to always-on, by the way).
    Cierra Cowan, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
  • For spring 2025, the colorful and lively world of Rosie Assoulin is expanding with the launch of the New York luxury brand’s new Core program.
    Emily Mercer, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of colorful
Adjective
  • The 13,000-square-foot spread enchants from the exterior, sporting a variegated stone facade and slate roof.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
  • 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
Definition of variegated
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