as in fleck
a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part
the cat has a speckle of orange right at her whiskers
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Recent Examples of speckle
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
18 Apr. 2026
The eggs vary in color—from white to blue to brown—with speckles, blotches, and other markings and are also distinctive in shape.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Mar. 2026
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
On Tuesday, a few campaign signs speckled the cream walls of the room.
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Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2026
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Noun
Many types of lungwort grow leaves which are frequently splashed with silvery white speckles for extra interest in the shady part of the garden.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
18 Apr. 2026
The eggs vary in color—from white to blue to brown—with speckles, blotches, and other markings and are also distinctive in shape.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
The countryside here is speckled with vineyards, olive groves, and Etruscan ruins stretching back millennia.
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Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
On Tuesday, a few campaign signs speckled the cream walls of the room.
—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speckle
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Light streams through the frosted glass, catching flecks of dust.
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But flecks of green were visible throughout the stadium as Algeria fans made their presence known as well.
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Generously sprinkle both sides of the steak well with the dry rub mix.
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Thomson sprinkles critique throughout his book like seasoning unevenly applied to a gamey piece of meat.
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Flash frames, scratches and specks of dust pop up randomly on the screen.
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Last night, England played its first game of the tournament—a rematch against Croatia, in Dallas—and the defensive prowess was a speck on the horizon; both sides scored twice in a breathless first half.
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The coast is dotted with colorful fishing villages, while the region’s interior is made up of rolling green hills and gently sloped vineyards.
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Lucky for her, Mackenzie lives here, less than an hour outside of Miami in a state that's dotted with bodies of water.
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Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.
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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.
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Semi-sheer, marbled accent nails look like they’ve been stained with blackberry juice.
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Dressing up for warmer weather can be a challenge since plush fabrics like silk can easily stain and aren’t as breathable.
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The formula smooths wrinkles, reduces laugh lines, softens dry patches, and perks up the eye area to deliver plumper, firmer skin.
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Solarization Solarization is an effective method that uses the sun to kill large patches of Bermuda grass.
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Stern peppered Sheridan with questions, including a dive into the dangers of prison showers.
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How to Add Vintage Rugs to Your Space Follow these tips from designers on how to pepper your home with vintage rugs.
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“Speckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speckle. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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