as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors
a splotched tan and white puppy
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as in sprinkled
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
ink from a leaking pen had badly splotched his shirt pocket
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Recent Examples of splotched
Amanda Uhle
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
The sun rose above the trees and splotched the swamp floor with patch es of golden light.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
My dress had a pristine white top with an attached skirt in dove grey, splotched with tropical-style petal pink flowers.
—Amanda Uhle
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
The sun rose above the trees and splotched the swamp floor with patch es of golden light.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splotched
Adjective
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Another suggestion is a condition called chromhidrosis, which causes the secretion of colored sweat.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Spread the colored clay over the corresponding numbers to create your picture.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hartford, the Connecticut state capital, is sprinkled with leafy public parks that are at their best in autumn.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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The song is sprinkled with vibrant 80s-esque house synths and lyrics that are overflowing with self-confidence.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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An invasive planthopper native to Asia, the spotted lanternfly is thought to have entered the U.S. via egg masses on a stone shipment in 2012, according to Cornell Integrated Pest Management.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
25 Aug. 2025
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The shoe got endorsements from celebrities early on after their rerelease, with stars like Dua Lipa, Emily Ratajkowski and more spotted wearing it.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The island, which has two churches, is dotted with crosses and Trump campaign signs.—
Julie Depenbrock,
NPR,
22 Sep. 2025
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The property sits along Lake Mangonia and is dotted with swaying palm trees, lush plantings, and plenty of nooks for relaxation.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The whole rug needs to get wet or colors in the fiber could migrate and result in a blotched look.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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Its leaves are deciduous and sometimes white-blotched.—
Howard Garrett,
Dallas News,
16 Aug. 2021
Verb
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Police said Smirnova’s hospital gown and legs were also stained with blood.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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For some, tears stained their faces.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Éclairs with glossy chocolate tops, macarons in muted pastels that feel like edible architecture, madeleines flecked with salt or spice.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Or try the takikomi gohan — a hot stone pot of crispy rice flecked with roasted mushrooms, edamame and sweet pea shoots and sauced with black garlic oil and a glossy egg yolk.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Tackle the eight-mile Summit Trail up Big Mountain for views of the colorful landscape below.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Wisps of steam add to the ambiance of the colorful dining room lined with communal tables and hanging fish sculptures.—
Bao Ong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Splotched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splotched. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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