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
Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 Oct. 2024
This method, known as speckle contrast optical spectroscopy (SCOS), essentially shows the rate of blood flow by how quickly the scattering changes.
—New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2024
Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Chapman was back, her locs speckled with white, her voice as lucid and knowing as ever.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Noun
So, take this opportunity to score it in teal speckle or linen speckle, before those sell out, too.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 Oct. 2024
This method, known as speckle contrast optical spectroscopy (SCOS), essentially shows the rate of blood flow by how quickly the scattering changes.
—New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
The understory of the ponderosa and sugar pine forest was speckled with manzanita, oak trees and dogwoods with yellow leaves, marking the start of fall.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Chapman was back, her locs speckled with white, her voice as lucid and knowing as ever.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speckle
Noun
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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
Verb
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Altuve sprinkled similar sentiments throughout subsequent interviews, even if his conviction ran counter to how this franchise conducts business.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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The doughnuts and Munchkins will swap regular sprinkles for pink, white and red heart sprinkles.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The floor was covered in paint specks, in the corner was a pile of old paint tubes and smocks.—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Flowers have a white-to-lavender hue with purple specks and invite bumblebees, native bees, and honey bees to the garden.—
Lauren David,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Highland’s history is dotted with attempts to reverse its slide toward disrepair.—
Natalie Wallington,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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To wit: club ties dotted with skulls, high-contrast block stripes, and slouchy silk knits—ranging in price from $95 to $165.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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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The spread of the blotches slowed, creeping to a stop.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Wear gloves while cleaning or handling chemicals (such as formaldehyde) that could cause reactions or staining in the nails. Perform regular maintenance on manicures.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2025
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After slicing and staining their samples, the researchers then slid them under a microscope to measure their growth rings, as well as their blue rings.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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Democrats and Republicans peppered Kennedy with questions about his plans for Medicaid and lowering drug costs.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA TODAY,
30 Jan. 2025
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Across the arguments, the judges peppered Patterson with questions as to why Austin waited until two days after the plea deals were reached to withdraw Escallier's authority to enter into the agreements and assume that power for himself.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Speckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speckle. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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