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birthmark

noun

Definition of birthmarknext
as in freckle

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Recent Examples of birthmark Emma was adopted from China by a white family and as a child had to undergo several surgeries to remove a potentially dangerous birthmark, leaving her with a significant scar. — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2026 Emma, 27, who works in retail and has scars from childhood surgeries that removed a potentially cancerous birthmark, takes some time to open up. — Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026 The medium-coverage foundation evened out my skin tone and covered a prominent birthmark, all while maintaining a luminous, skin-like finish. — Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026 As the last crimson tint of the birthmark—that sole token of human imperfection—faded from her cheek, the parting breath of the now perfect woman passed into the atmosphere, and her soul, lingering a moment near her husband, took its heavenward flight. — Leslie Jamison, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for birthmark
Recent Examples of Synonyms for birthmark
  1. freckle
  2. mole
  3. blotch
  4. splotch
  5. patch
Noun
  • Guests at Brookfield Zoo can identify her in Dolphin Bay by her distinctive features, including a freckle on her tongue, pink coloration on her ventral side, and smaller flukes and dorsal fins in relation to her body size.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The light came on at full brightness and revealed a small freckle field across the bridge of her nose.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
Definition of freckle
Noun
  • Taco Grill Cantina is bringing a modern take on Mexican cuisine to downtown Naperville, which will include everything from bone marrow and pork belly tacos to salmon with mole sauce, according to a news release.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
  • As the officers recall the incident, Hondo focuses on finding out who the mole is and how to proceed with this information.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of mole
Noun
  • Juveniles can be distinguished by their dark facial bands and gray or tan body patterned with black or brown blotches.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Crews are also using steam to remove blotches of chewing gum, which have turned black over time.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of blotch
Noun
  • While some of the color contrasts do articulate planar shifts, such as the candy-stripe lips (red for upper, pink for lower), many of the touches are arbitrary splotches that neither bolster a shape nor set another off.
    — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The handmade corn cakes come off the griddle lightly crisped with black and brown splotches and avoid the common pitfall of being overly greasy.
    — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of splotch
Noun
  • Because high-potency vapes drive up physical tolerance, standard quitting aids — like over-the-counter patches or nicotine gum — can sometimes feel inadequate to a user seeking immediate relief.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The timber covered mountains have patches of clearcuts where the deer hang out and long cross-canyon shots are the norm.
    — John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of patch

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“Birthmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birthmark. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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