as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors
a marbled chocolate and vanilla cake
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as in sprinkled
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
marble the paper with several different dyes to get a striking effect
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Recent Examples of marbled
Maggie Horton, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
These baked blushes have a marbled effect for a multi-dimensional finish that combines blush and highlighter with every swipe.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 23 Jan. 2025
Yes, there are prime-aged, marbled steaks in all shapes and sizes, each served with Nick & Sam’s signature steak sauce.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
Instead, Kelly Welch, founder of Organized by KW, advises using matching marbled containers to discreetly store these products in plain sight.
—Jordan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Novogratz Jade Glass Vase Stewart’s Instagram story post showed off a bookshelf full of at least 20 jadeite vases and pedestals, in varying marbled jade hues.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
These baked blushes have a marbled effect for a multi-dimensional finish that combines blush and highlighter with every swipe.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 23 Jan. 2025
Yes, there are prime-aged, marbled steaks in all shapes and sizes, each served with Nick & Sam’s signature steak sauce.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
Instead, Kelly Welch, founder of Organized by KW, advises using matching marbled containers to discreetly store these products in plain sight.
—Jordan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marbled
Adjective
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Gone are the rainbow dreads of yore with Clinton taking the stage in Chicago clad in a colorful robe and a t-shirt bearing an image of the iconic P-Funk mothership following an enthralling opening performance by the Windy City’s own Tamarie T. & Thee Elektra Kumpany.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Boasting almost one million views, the slideshow shows the minuscule pup during his time at the shelter: dressed in brightly-colored sweaters, resting on colorful, warm blankets, and surrounded by toys—many of them bigger than him.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The huge piece was pitted like a Holland cheese and carried on its irregular surface some splotches of green and snuff-yellow where the lichens clung in spotted patterns.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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In a bamboo forest of southwestern China, a spotted creature perched on a plant.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The whole rug needs to get wet or colors in the fiber could migrate and result in a blotched look.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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Its leaves are deciduous and sometimes white-blotched.—
Howard Garrett,
Dallas News,
16 Aug. 2021
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The streamer peppered Dittmann with a number of questions related to Musk, referring to Grimes and the New Year’s Day Las Vegas bombing in which the suspect blew up a Tesla Cybertruck.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
4 Jan. 2025
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The Bengals also smartly peppered tight end Mike Gesicki into the game plan.—
Ted Nguyen,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Spice up your Super Bowl party with these pinto beans, garnished with savory bacon and spicy poblano peppers.—
Christopher Michel,
Country Living,
2 Feb. 2023
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Two types of beans (black and pinto) bring the protein count in this healthy enchilada casserole up to 19 grams per serving.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2022
Adjective
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Others say excessive fluoride intake could cause dental fluorosis, a cosmetic disorder where the teeth become mottled.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Feb. 2025
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Such warrior-poet anti-charisma feels out of place in a dopey movie that proves more interested in CGI monsters than its hero’s mottled humanity (Levi’s constant allusions to T.S.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Marbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marbled. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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