as in colored
technical
having lines, bands, or grooves
striated muscle tissue
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Recent Examples of striated
Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
Try the sweeping Pinnacles Overlook, where the striated rhyolite sprawls to the western horizon.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2024
Go extra bold with the Levanto red-marble option (only available in the fixed model) or opt for Glossy Clay—the deep wine tone is especially striking with the gleaming finish, which shows off the table’s subtly striated top.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2024
From its striated, sky-high peaks to its thundering waterfalls and alpine meadows brimming with wildflowers, there’s a little something for everyone at this Montana haven.
—Emily Pennington, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2024
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Adjective
Some of the best swimming spots are on the north side of the island, including the long surf beach at Famara, overlooked by a striated ridge, and the Caletón Blanco lagoon, which has echoes of Iceland's Blue Lagoon.
—Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
Try the sweeping Pinnacles Overlook, where the striated rhyolite sprawls to the western horizon.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2024
Go extra bold with the Levanto red-marble option (only available in the fixed model) or opt for Glossy Clay—the deep wine tone is especially striking with the gleaming finish, which shows off the table’s subtly striated top.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2024
From its striated, sky-high peaks to its thundering waterfalls and alpine meadows brimming with wildflowers, there’s a little something for everyone at this Montana haven.
—Emily Pennington, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for striated
Adjective
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Two panoramic terraces look out onto Positano and the sea, framed by leafy plants, colorful throw pillows and flapping curtains that add a touch of mystic to the whole ambiance.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Savor fresh seafood and waterfront views at area restaurants, enjoy craft beer at local breweries, and shop locally at The District, a colorful collection of shops and restaurants.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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There, with help from her mom, the UC San Diego student applied the finishing touches to her tribal regalia and hair — the latter braided, banded and decorated with real otter skins — in anticipation of the day’s events.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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That $1 raise triggers a $1,000 annual payment spike, highlighting how fragile the GOP’s banded structure can be for borrowers near a threshold.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Shepard can be seen giving one of his daughters a kiss, cuddling up with the girls, who match in black-and-white striped tops and berets.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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While the couple didn't opt into the matching trend, their four kids — Wren Alexander, 17 months, Esti Maxine, 22 months, Miles Theodore, 6, and Luna Simone, 8 — wore identical red and green striped PJs, posing around the family Christmas tree and wrapped presents.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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While a small study found that bananas may reduce flavanol absorption, experts say the impact is minor in the context of a varied, balanced diet.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
5 June 2025
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The swatting varied but mostly included threats to destroy buildings and kill or injure people, and the threats targeted individuals with large social media presences whom Szabo thought may react publicly, according to court documents.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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There’s broad agreement the native owls are at risk, but the animal rights organizations behind the opposition letter this week say killing barred owls is not the answer.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2024
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Dogs and buzzards fought over a dead cat in the middle of the street, directly across from an officer who watched the ferocious struggle from a barred window, twirling the ends of his moustache.—
Alexander Sammon,
Harper's Magazine,
25 July 2022
Adjective
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Despite arguments from critics and skeptics who question her comments, it is well documented that Black women were initially brought to the U.S. to perform various physically laborious tasks among those breeding babies -- an act that has since been referred to as reproductive oppression.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Summer schedules since have been filled with other shows like Big Brother, Love Island USA, and various iterations of The Bachelor franchise keeping viewers entertained and/or enraged ever since.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
31 May 2025
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“Striated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striated. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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