birthmark

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Recent Examples of birthmark Shy, introverted and hiding a genetic facial birthmark, Wei is shunned by her social butterfly cousin Angela (Jess Hong) and her glamorous friends. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 8 Oct. 2024 Arnau, a park ranger finds the corpse of a woman who has the same unusual birthmark he and his daughter share. John Hopewell, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025 One display told the story of a young girl from Burma, Ma Myint Thein, who was born with deformities of her fingers and birthmarks across her back and neck. Saskia Solomon, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025 The main features include a red birthmark, ranging in color from pink to reddish-purple, atypical vein or lymphatic development, and overgrowth of tissues and bones. Angela Andaloro, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for birthmark
Recent Examples of Synonyms for birthmark
Noun
  • Now, that’s nearly gone, showing only a ghostly impression against the freckles on his skin.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Some people are lucky enough to be naturally graced with freckles, but for those who aren’t, there’s a beauty hack to get the look: the best freckle pens.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Look at your skin carefully and take note of any moles, freckles, or other marks.
    Casey Gallagher, Health, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The mole is larger than 6 millimeters across Evolving: The mole's appearance changes Prevention of Skin Cancer Most cases of skin cancer are due to skin damage from UV rays.
    Casey Gallagher, Health, 15 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The butterflies themselves are nearly gone, but the ink has left three blotches down her arm.
    Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Photos depict a heartbreaking sight, with Hector’s rib cage protruding through his weakened body as red blotches line his ivory and brown coat.
    TJ Macias, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Shards of glass and splotches of blood were found nearby.
    Jean Casarez, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Its body is covered in an irregular mix of dark brown patches, ivory splotches and yellow-orange bumps.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The family runs a pumpkin patch and petting zoo, but Sheila is just a personal pet, Starr said.
    CBS News, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2025
  • The majority of these bugs and holes never find their way into the public sphere before a patch has been issued, thanks in no small part to the bug bounty programs operated by the tech giants.
    Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025

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“Birthmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birthmark. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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