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
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2025
Ramsay redesigned the menu to include local food and upgraded the restaurant’s interior, adding art deco-style touches, new seating, contemporary marbled countertops, wall art and a tufted sofa in the private niche.
—Bryna Zumer, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2025
Original price: $54.95 Add some extra class with the marbled classic Crocs.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
The athlete and 2023 U.S. Open champion’s kit featured a marbled illusion fabric in shades of dark blue set against a muted purple tone.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
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Adjective
Its pinkish-purple flowers are also magnets for bees, and its marbled, green and white leaves are attractive even when the plant isn’t in bloom.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2025
Ramsay redesigned the menu to include local food and upgraded the restaurant’s interior, adding art deco-style touches, new seating, contemporary marbled countertops, wall art and a tufted sofa in the private niche.
—Bryna Zumer, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2025
Original price: $54.95 Add some extra class with the marbled classic Crocs.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
The athlete and 2023 U.S. Open champion’s kit featured a marbled illusion fabric in shades of dark blue set against a muted purple tone.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marbled
Adjective
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All of the chunks were from the west side which was covered by colorful graffiti, and thus more likely to sell.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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As long as they're given full sun, these colorful flowers will cover fences and arbors with luscious, layered blooms in June and July, then again later in the summer.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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According to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, the spotted lanternfly can cause damage, including oozing sap, wilting, leaf curling and dieback to trees, crops, vines and other plants.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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The spotted lanternfly enters the adult moth stage during the late summer and fall.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
14 July 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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That was apparent even in the first period, as the Canucks — a team that’s struggled enormously all season to generate looks and scoring chances — peppered their old teammate DeSmith with all manner of quality chances.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Sarah’s demise happens early on in the film, but her presence is still peppered throughout via flashbacks, momentary flashes mid-scene and photographic reminders.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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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The outcome is a pleasingly mottled appearance that earns comparisons to denim, which is similarly woven with a colored warp and a white weft but is milled as a more dense and substantial twill.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
7 July 2025
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Designated the state bird of Alaska in 1955, this rotund creature takes on a drastically different appearance depending on the season, with snow-white plumage in the winter and mottled brown feathers during the warmer seasons.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Marbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marbled. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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