polka dots

noun

plural of polka dot
as in dots

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polka dots
  1. dots
  2. patches
  3. speckles
  4. flecks
  5. splotches
  6. specks
  7. blotches
  8. spots
Noun
  • Kuze and colleagues estimated the contribution that the little red dots could add to the universe's neutrino background.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 July 2026
  • These dots are just one of the thrilling mysteries that have emerged from JWST’s observations of the early universe.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 2 July 2026
Definition of dots
Noun
  • Are manufacturers producing vehicles that need regular software patches?
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The players would sit in chairs on the side of a training pitch while staffers outfitted them with a pack around their abdomen and patches on their head.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of patches
Noun
  • The creature was pale with speckles and had suffered injuries to its tail and stomach, believed to have been caused by a predator, BBC reported.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The axolotl was pale with speckles and had injuries to its tail and stomach.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Definition of speckles
Noun
  • Light streams through the frosted glass, catching flecks of dust.
    — Ashley Andreou, STAT, 22 June 2026
  • But flecks of green were visible throughout the stadium as Algeria fans made their presence known as well.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Definition of flecks
Noun
  • After some workers manually fished out algae and additional filtration machines were installed, the water has turned mostly blue again, with some splotches of lime green.
    — Jesús Rodríguez, New Yorker, 25 June 2026
  • Curate a collection of bright colors, applying in dots, blobs, and splotches for an elevated art school vibe.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 19 June 2026
Definition of splotches
Noun
  • One released a chaff cascade—hell’s own monsoon manifesting as specks of light, sound, and EM pulses falling through the hanging garden.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 26 June 2026
  • Kansas City isn't much of a pedestrian city, but now, blue and green specks of fans dot the sidewalks, like wildflowers poking through a crack in the pavement.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026
Definition of specks
Noun
  • Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
  • Pine snakes can grow up to 56 inches in length, have black, brown, and russet scales with dark blotches along their backs, and are noted for having a pointed nose, which experts believe may help with burrowing.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Definition of blotches
Noun
  • Little Spirit’s address puts it within walking distance of several other restaurants and bars, including a few spots likely to show big sporting events.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Don't forget to check the social media accounts of your local favorite eating spots for more deals.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of spots
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