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as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors
a mottled complexion
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as in dotted
marked with spots
mottled leather upholstery that isn't supposed to look perfect
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as in sprinkled
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
old papers that were mottled by mold
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Recent Examples of mottled
Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
All sticky floors, brown mottled tables and nasty padded chairs.
—Rebecca Lowe, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Look for signs of stress, pests, and disease (wilting, weak or dead foliage, holes in the leaves, visible pests, or mottled foliage).
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
Others say excessive fluoride intake could cause dental fluorosis, a cosmetic disorder where the teeth become mottled.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
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Roman Clay is an ultralow-VOC paste made from a gypsum plaster base that dries with a mottled finish and a stone-like texture.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
All sticky floors, brown mottled tables and nasty padded chairs.
—Rebecca Lowe, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Look for signs of stress, pests, and disease (wilting, weak or dead foliage, holes in the leaves, visible pests, or mottled foliage).
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
Others say excessive fluoride intake could cause dental fluorosis, a cosmetic disorder where the teeth become mottled.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
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There are three marbled shades to choose from that not only look beautiful in the tube but also on your face: soft pink Inès, neutral beige Louise (pictured here), and Aïssa, a pink for darker skin tones.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
18 July 2025
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Clos du Mont-Olivet Châteauneuf-du-Pape, full-bodied and deeply French, is harmonious with shellfish and richly marbled beef.—
Andy Wang,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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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
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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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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
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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
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“Mottled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mottled. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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