as in dotted
marked with spots
a speckled dog
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as in sprinkled
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
speckled the cookies with colored sugar
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Recent Examples of speckled
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 June 2026
The soles of the sneakers draw from Jordan’s original Infrared Air Jordan 6, but add a touch of speckled detailing to switch things up.
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Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
The scalloped edges and speckled texture add a textural layer to your tapescape while serving as a sweet landing spot for serving utensils during meals.
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Mina Dragani,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
The speckled omnivores can weigh upwards of 10 pounds, largely thanks to a diet that regularly includes eggs, small animals, fruits, and vegetables.
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
3 June 2026
Usually, Ana waited inside for the delivery of the eggs, speckled blue and white and brown, with bright orange yolks, courtesy of Sunny, Moonbeam, Punky, Clucky, and Cosmo.
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Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
Common rattlesnakes in California include the Mojave, northern Pacific, red, sidewinder, speckled and western diamondback rattlesnakes.
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Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
The first is a green-speckled frog holding a leaf umbrella above its head.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
The leaf shapes vary, including speckled colors.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
Josh Laskin,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
This stunning plant boasts toothy leaves, speckled with silvery white and supported by colorful, velvety red stems.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Carve out a corner in this inviting beer garden and patio that’s sun-speckled by day and lit by warm lanterns by night.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
This Scottish name means speckled or freckled and has become way more commonly used than its original spelling—Brice—over the decades.
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Anna Earl,
Parents,
1 June 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
Palmer wore a sparkly pink gown; Riley, a jumpsuit speckled with tiny embroidered daisies.
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Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Located in the constellation Canes Vanatici, the spiral galaxy is made up of long swirls of gas and dust speckled with stars.
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Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
The site was speckled with parents and children, but was overwhelmingly populated by dogs.
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Katie Gavin,
Time,
8 May 2026
Adjective
Some speckled quartz counters mix in gold or silver sparkles for an effect that catches the light.
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Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 June 2026
The soles of the sneakers draw from Jordan’s original Infrared Air Jordan 6, but add a touch of speckled detailing to switch things up.
—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
The scalloped edges and speckled texture add a textural layer to your tapescape while serving as a sweet landing spot for serving utensils during meals.
—
Mina Dragani,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
The speckled omnivores can weigh upwards of 10 pounds, largely thanks to a diet that regularly includes eggs, small animals, fruits, and vegetables.
—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
3 June 2026
Usually, Ana waited inside for the delivery of the eggs, speckled blue and white and brown, with bright orange yolks, courtesy of Sunny, Moonbeam, Punky, Clucky, and Cosmo.
—
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
Common rattlesnakes in California include the Mojave, northern Pacific, red, sidewinder, speckled and western diamondback rattlesnakes.
—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
The first is a green-speckled frog holding a leaf umbrella above its head.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
The leaf shapes vary, including speckled colors.
—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
Rugged slabs of rock speckled with glaciers and snowfields protrude through the clouds and overlook the entry to Grand Teton National Park.
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Josh Laskin,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
This stunning plant boasts toothy leaves, speckled with silvery white and supported by colorful, velvety red stems.
—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Carve out a corner in this inviting beer garden and patio that’s sun-speckled by day and lit by warm lanterns by night.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
This Scottish name means speckled or freckled and has become way more commonly used than its original spelling—Brice—over the decades.
—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
1 June 2026
On Tuesday, a few campaign signs speckled the cream walls of the room.
—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2026
Palmer wore a sparkly pink gown; Riley, a jumpsuit speckled with tiny embroidered daisies.
—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Located in the constellation Canes Vanatici, the spiral galaxy is made up of long swirls of gas and dust speckled with stars.
—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
The site was speckled with parents and children, but was overwhelmingly populated by dogs.
—
Katie Gavin,
Time,
8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speckled
Adjective
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So if the Heat money is there – with or without Giannis Antetokounmpo – Norm signs on the dotted line.
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Mercury’s clash with Neptune begs you to hold off on signing on the dotted line.
Verb
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Plant food is then sprinkled onto the root ball and the surrounding soil.
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Sculptures and paintings by local artists are sprinkled throughout the 18 rooms, which are swathed in pastel shades like apricot and mint, reminiscent of the artwork and architecture in Emirdag’s other home in the South of France.
Adjective
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Saperavi is the starting point for reds — the name means dye in Georgian, a reference to its extraordinary pigmentation, one of only a handful of grapes in the world with naturally colored flesh and juice.
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People are encouraged to drink plenty of water, wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, and avoid outdoor activities during the warmest parts fo the day.
Verb
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Around us were rolling hills flecked with houses, dappled by the sun shining through the clouds.
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Open the door to streets lined with trees and flecked with benches, where the bell of the light rail dings its warning as cyclists zip by on narrow roads.
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If your clothing is stained from fabric softener, rinse the spot in the warmest water recommended for the garment.
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Semi-sheer, marbled accent nails look like they’ve been stained with blackberry juice.
Verb
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The mosquito, mottled in neon pink and purple, can be seen on a nearby computer screen.
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The sides may be mottled with brown blotches.
Verb
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She has also been spotted working as a substitute anchor for various personnel, particularly on weekends.
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Much of the same was seen in Pacoima, where a hundreds of people were spotted dancing and watching fireworks at the intersection of Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Van Nuys Boulevard.
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