variants
or less commonly dapple
: marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background
a dappled fawn
Examples of dappled in a Sentence
a forest that was vibrant with the dappled foliage of autumn
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The glass roof is fitted with strands of air plants suspended on stainless steel wires that provide dappled shade while eliminating the need for watering.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
Azaleas should be planted in an area with morning sun and afternoon shade, or under tall trees with light, dappled shade.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
This creeping groundcover thrives in dappled shade and is a good choice for the front of a perennial border or growing between trees and shrubs in a woodland garden.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
The dappled pink clouds in Washington around the Tidal Basin draw residents and tourists annually for a rite of spring.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 26 Mar. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
Azaleas should be planted in an area with morning sun and afternoon shade, or under tall trees with light, dappled shade.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
This creeping groundcover thrives in dappled shade and is a good choice for the front of a perennial border or growing between trees and shrubs in a woodland garden.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
The dappled pink clouds in Washington around the Tidal Basin draw residents and tourists annually for a rite of spring.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dappled
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“Dappled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dappled. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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