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The 24-ounce stainless steel cold cup, priced at $45, features a satin red metallic base, white polka dots, and Minnie’s face.
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Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 7 Jan. 2025
The same could be said of a Whistles polka dot dress Kate rewore on a surprise visit to Southport in October.
—Monique Jessen, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Maje went all out with full-frontal silver sequins for a club-worthy jean, Longchamp’s playful update on the jean included an innocent baby blue shade with white polka dots, while Sandro’s version was studded with small circular stones.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
In it, the young Taylor, adorned in a polka dot dress and whimsical bow, presents her costar with some gifts before the two exchange a hug.
—EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 7 Jan. 2025
The same could be said of a Whistles polka dot dress Kate rewore on a surprise visit to Southport in October.
—Monique Jessen, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Maje went all out with full-frontal silver sequins for a club-worthy jean, Longchamp’s playful update on the jean included an innocent baby blue shade with white polka dots, while Sandro’s version was studded with small circular stones.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
In it, the young Taylor, adorned in a polka dot dress and whimsical bow, presents her costar with some gifts before the two exchange a hug.
—EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polka dot
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This was just before Liverpool hit their worst injury patch of the campaign.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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However, their relationship hit a rough patch in February 2024.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
People.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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Oh, blackheads—the tiny, stubborn dots that just won’t take a hint.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
4 Feb. 2025
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Willard credited Reese with connecting the dots and working on his shooting in the offseason.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Feb. 2025
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The key disadvantages are laser speckle and the tendency to show fringe colors around white areas, including text in movie credits.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
18 Jan. 2025
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Snow on the Mountain, a pole lima whose maroon beans are capped with white speckles, was handed down between members of a Louisiana family, generation to generation, since the 1880s.—
Margaret Roach,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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The geckos have a mixture of dark brown blotches on a pale gray-brown background.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
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The blotch of black fur around Bao Li's eyes is wider, with pointy tips that flare out more than Qing Bao's.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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At the 8-minute mark, add an individual Hershey’s pip onto each cookie and rotate the baking sheet.—
Kermilia White,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2024
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Set aside 22 pips for garnish; roughly chop the remaining candy.—
Kermilia White,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2024
Noun
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The Prior Lake wrestling team found multiple spots on the medal stand at the Elk River Invitational Jan. 13.—
Tom Schardin,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The 30-second spot showcases Eugene Levy in a hilarious, jaw-dropping moment of astonishment where the irresistible flavor of Crazy Puffs causes his iconic eyebrows to comically disappear.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Officials lowered their recommendation for fluoride levels in drinking water in 2015 to address a tooth condition called fluorosis, which can cause splotches on teeth and was becoming more common in U.S. kids.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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There was a rash forming, blotchy and red, with each splotch centered on a darker brown dot.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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Encased in golden packaging with gold flecks throughout, this richly plush lip balm is the essence of everyday soft glam.—
Cora Harrington,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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Black pepper: Adds that quintessential fleck and kick of heat that Ceasar dressing has.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Polka dot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polka%20dot. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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