as in stain
a mark of guilt or disgrace
the bribery scandal was a blot on his reputation
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of blot
Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
There, an opaque, baseball-size blot was visible on his imaging results.
—Bymeredith Wadman, science.org, 16 Jan. 2025
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
If the skin around the stoma is irritated, sprinkle some ostomy protective powder and gently blot it.
—Jamin Brahmbhatt, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for blot
Noun
Dab with a clean damp cloth to remove soapy residue, then blot dry.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
There, an opaque, baseball-size blot was visible on his imaging results.
—Bymeredith Wadman, science.org, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
Common uses for paper towels range from wiping down countertops after cooking to blotting grease from bacon, but some of the more imaginative ways to use disposable towels around the house may surprise you.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
If the skin around the stoma is irritated, sprinkle some ostomy protective powder and gently blot it.
—Jamin Brahmbhatt, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for blot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blot
Noun
-
The Laundress makes a ton of other luxury laundry products, like a stain remover pretreatment, wool and cashmere spray, and a static-reducing fabric softener.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
18 Apr. 2025
-
Join the 20,000 customers who recently bought the compact cleaning gadget to tackle stains, pet messes, and dirt on carpets and upholstery.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Or dye just the ends of the hair as a way to protect the scalp from exposure to chemicals.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
21 Apr. 2025
-
Onions can be dyed just as potatoes can be, as long as the harder, outer layers are removed first.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Catholicism offers ritual without the tedium of rationality; anarchism offers revolutionary action against inequality without the taint of materialism, the prospect of personal gain.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
-
Driving the news: Researchers from Oregon State sent a bunch of Oregon pinot — some with smoke taint, some smoke-free — over to New Zealand for a taste test.—
Kale Williams,
Axios,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
His guests, their faces blotched from exertion, stare upward in dismay.—
Thomas Palmer,
Discover Magazine,
11 Nov. 2019
-
Still, in the contents of this collection, some blotched with stray fingerprints or grease splatters, O’Keeffe left traces of her daily effort to maintain Abiquiu as a sanctuary.—
Amelia Nierenberg,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2020
Verb
-
With cranes dotting the skyline and modern buildings materializing everywhere, one uniquely sweet reminder of a simpler Boise remains downtown.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Apr. 2025
-
As a beautiful bonus, the anthuriums, orchids and philodendrons dotting the grounds guarantee the hotel looks gorgeous all year.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Blot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blot. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share