birthmarks

Definition of birthmarksnext
plural of birthmark

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for birthmarks
Noun
  • Fill in Mole Holes Another way to make the moles feel unwelcome is to fill their holes with soil, says Bradley.
    Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
  • One of the moles was found to be cancerous.
    Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • These blotches are fairly plant friendly and produce what is known as algal leaf spot.
    Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
  • Photos show the Maratus australis spider, which has an intricate pattern of blue and brown blotches edged with bright teal and red-orange stripes.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Together, the splotches represent a kind of neural signature for craving.
    Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Deer print nails give classic polka dots a more rustic, fanciful feel as the precise dots are replaced with freehand splotches.
    Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Birthmarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birthmarks. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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