speckled; speckling
ˈspe-k(ə-)liŋ 
Examples of speckle in a Sentence
Noun
a ripe banana with lots of brown speckles
the cat has a speckle of orange right at her whiskers
Verb
speckled the cookies with colored sugar
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New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2025
The Bigmouth Buffalo Is In No Hurry To Grow Its Population
Broad-bodied, olive-toned and often dusted with copper or black speckles, the bigmouth buffalo, or Ictiobus cyprinellus, can grow over four feet long and tip the scales at 80 pounds.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Bailey Richards, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The new layout offers up balconies, a lounge area speckled with warm neutral and brown hues, and a pool overlooking the sea—much like your favorite French Riviera resort.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Brightness uniformity is claimed to be 95%, and laser speckles are reduced by up to 97%.
—New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2025
The Bigmouth Buffalo Is In No Hurry To Grow Its Population
Broad-bodied, olive-toned and often dusted with copper or black speckles, the bigmouth buffalo, or Ictiobus cyprinellus, can grow over four feet long and tip the scales at 80 pounds.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
The floor-length, black gown, which debuted in Paris Couture Week earlier this year, features an asymmetrical top speckled with flames, and a sheer skirt that flows into a long train — also enveloped in flames.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The new layout offers up balconies, a lounge area speckled with warm neutral and brown hues, and a pool overlooking the sea—much like your favorite French Riviera resort.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Speckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speckle. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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speckle
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speck·le
ˈspek-əl
: a small mark (as of color)
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