1
b
: marked by an extensive use of marble as an architectural or decorative feature
ancient marbled cities
2
: having markings or coloration suggestive of marble
3
[marble entry 2]
: marked by an intermixture of fat and lean
well-marbled beef
Synonyms
Examples of marbled in a Sentence
The mansion has beautiful marbled columns.
The meat was marbled with fat.
Recent Examples on the Web
There are two separate marbled bathrooms and dressing rooms and a private hot tub forward, as well as one of two hair salons/beauty rooms on board.
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
After meeting the governor, Yellen spoke with U.S. business leaders at the American Chamber event and took questions from them in an auditorium of a marbled convention center in the Baiyun District of Guangzhou.
—Fatima Hussein, Fortune Asia, 5 Apr. 2024
For example, stable isotope analysis on marbled murrelets, a seabird, in California between the early 1900s and early 2000s, revealed a huge shift in their diets, from sardines to krill.
—Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
Aside from classic steakhouse cuts of beef, Mo’s offers gorgeously marbled Wagyu beef for those who take their steaks seriously.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2024
Order: The brisket, which is marbled, juicy, and glorious, plus a side of collard greens.
—Kayla Stewart, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2024
This Weekend 09 of 11 Marbled Masterpieces These marbled Mother's Day cards are super fun to create!
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 20 Mar. 2024
Amazon Big Spring Sale 2024 Makeup Deals Nail your everyday look with Laura Gellar's neutral palette, which features six moody eye shadows, a versatile highlighter, and marbled formulas of blush and bronzer.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 20 Mar. 2024
Swirl the eggs under the water for a marbled effect.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2024
Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
After meeting the governor, Yellen spoke with U.S. business leaders at the American Chamber event and took questions from them in an auditorium of a marbled convention center in the Baiyun District of Guangzhou.
—Fatima Hussein, Fortune Asia, 5 Apr. 2024
For example, stable isotope analysis on marbled murrelets, a seabird, in California between the early 1900s and early 2000s, revealed a huge shift in their diets, from sardines to krill.
—Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
Aside from classic steakhouse cuts of beef, Mo’s offers gorgeously marbled Wagyu beef for those who take their steaks seriously.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2024
Order: The brisket, which is marbled, juicy, and glorious, plus a side of collard greens.
—Kayla Stewart, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2024
This Weekend 09 of 11 Marbled Masterpieces These marbled Mother's Day cards are super fun to create!
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 20 Mar. 2024
Amazon Big Spring Sale 2024 Makeup Deals Nail your everyday look with Laura Gellar's neutral palette, which features six moody eye shadows, a versatile highlighter, and marbled formulas of blush and bronzer.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 20 Mar. 2024
Swirl the eggs under the water for a marbled effect.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2024
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“Marbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marbled. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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marbled
adjective
mar·bled
ˈmär-bəld 
1
: made from or decorated with marble
2
: having markings or color similar to marble
3
: having lines of fat throughout
marbled meat
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