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as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
a model who owes his striking good looks to his markedly piebald ethnic background
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as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors
a piebald horse that looked like it had been splashed with black and white paint
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More than 550 people attended to cheer on the eclectic group of trailblazers, stars and out-and-out icons.—
Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
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The eclectic design mixes the modern and the historic bones of the building, and the rooftop bar offers splendid views of the city.—
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During this time, monarchs cluster together in packed colonies for warmth—in a good year, thousands of monarchs might rest on a single tree, creating a kaleidoscope of brilliantly colored wings.—
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Remember, a hard freeze will still damage them, turning them mushy and off-colored.—
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Participants can sculpt with air-dry clay, paint on canvas, or craft a collage or mixed-media piece such as a design vision board.—
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The experience left them with mixed emotions.—
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Drain and rinse the pinto, cannellini, kidney and black beans.—
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Spice up your Super Bowl party with these pinto beans, garnished with savory bacon and spicy poblano peppers.—
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Two recent Roxbury city councilors, Tania Fernandes Anderson and Chuck Turner, have ended up in federal prison for assorted heists.—
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Member's Mark Assorted Cookie Tray More than 7,000 Sam's Club shoppers agree the Member's Mark Assorted Cookie Tray, which contains 84 assorted cookies, is a warehouse winner.—
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Eating a variety of colorful fruits provides essential vitamins that help immune cells develop, communicate, and respond effectively.—
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When the colorful bracts on poinsettia plants fade, prune them away by cutting the bare stems at a leaf node.—
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Those funders’ business models varied.—
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Experts say beef tallow isn’t heart-healthy, but using it sometimes can fit into a balanced, varied diet.—
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The famed pastry chef shared a photo of 4-year-old Josephine striking a fierce pose in an animal-print dress, along with spotted ears, paws and shoes to match, in an Instagram post on Saturday, Oct. 18.—
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Every inch of their spotted, streamlined bodies is designed for life on the move, carrying them across entire oceans in search of clouds of plankton and fish eggs.—
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“Piebald.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piebald. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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