as in dotted
marked with spots
a country road splotchy with patches of snow
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Recent Examples of splotchy
The background appears splotchy and overexposed, but to my dismay, the selfie camera did not miss my messy eyebrows or the minor imperfections on my skin.
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Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
The paint is splotchy in places and the photographs are pinned delicately to a dark surface, their edges curling, giving the overall installation a textured materiality.
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Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Measles is often characterized by a splotchy red rash that often starts on the scalp and travels down the person’s body.
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Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
16 Jan. 2026
Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
The paint is splotchy in places and the photographs are pinned delicately to a dark surface, their edges curling, giving the overall installation a textured materiality.
—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Measles is often characterized by a splotchy red rash that often starts on the scalp and travels down the person’s body.
—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splotchy
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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.
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.
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“Splotchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splotchy. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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