variants
or less commonly dapple
: marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background
a dappled fawn
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a forest that was vibrant with the dappled foliage of autumn
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Set it out on your patio once nights remain above 50 degrees, and give it dappled light in summer to protect it from the heat.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
This hardy perennial grows in dappled light or full shade.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Sunlight Monstera obliqua prefers six to eight hours of daily, bright indirect light, diffused sunlight, or dappled sunlight to maintain optimal growth.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026
Read in dappled light to get lost and reconnect with the natural world.
—Miriam Gershow, Literary Hub, 1 Dec. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
This hardy perennial grows in dappled light or full shade.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Sunlight Monstera obliqua prefers six to eight hours of daily, bright indirect light, diffused sunlight, or dappled sunlight to maintain optimal growth.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026
Read in dappled light to get lost and reconnect with the natural world.
—Miriam Gershow, Literary Hub, 1 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dappled
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“Dappled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dappled. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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