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noun

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as in fleck
a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part a dog with a single small blotch of black

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as in defect
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing that cell tower is another blotch on the landscape

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blotch

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verb

ˈbläch How to pronounce blotch (audio)
as in to dot
to mark with small spots especially unevenly my pen leaked and blotched my shirt pocket

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Recent Examples of blotch
Noun
But skimping on the self-tanner can actually result in blotches and stripes. — Deanna Pai, Glamour, 6 June 2026 The sides may be mottled with brown blotches. — Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Verb
His guests, their faces blotched from exertion, stare upward in dismay. — Thomas Palmer, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019 The friend spotted a big male Chinook — its fins torn, its back blotched with the fungus of decay. — Special To The Oregonian, OregonLive.com, 5 May 2018 See All Example Sentences for blotch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blotch
  1. fleck
  2. defect
  3. dot
  4. speck
  5. scar
  6. sprinkle
  7. patch
  8. mark
Noun
  • One image of her right knee showed flecks of blue plastic that prosecutors said came from an inflatable pool Burke used to collect blood while dismembering her body.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026
  • Someone unfamiliar with salt bread might even suspect a major baking error, seeing a questionably smooth croissant that entirely missed the lamination process, adorned with only a few flecks of salt acting as its saving grace.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 19 July 2026
Definition of fleck
Noun
  • For years, physicists have dreamed of optical chips where light can race around corners and dodge defects without losing information.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The girl had been diagnosed with a rare gene defect that produces a neurodevelopmental condition known as Snijders Blok-Campeau syndrome, Science reported.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Definition of defect
Verb
  • In one of the last shots, Camille’s character lies flat on a bed with stab wounds dotting her abdomen.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Decades later, fulfilling the typical American Dream of a home with white picket fence dotting the front lawn has become all but unattainable, as home prices have soared 235% since January 2000.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of dot
Noun
  • For millions of people with geographic atrophy, the speck in their vision is far more literal and can eventually lead to blindness.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Pay close attention to where leaves meet the stem, the underside of leaves, and within the petals for any movement or tiny specks.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of speck
Noun
  • The disease can lead to scars or lesions, which may slow or block signals from the brain.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The silky, buildable formula camouflages all things acne scars, dark circles, and other blemishes without looking thick or cakey.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of scar
Verb
  • This week brought me from Belgian Gothic seminaries to Victorian mansions, with a few aggressively average $4,700 apartments sprinkled among them to keep us grounded.
    — Nora DeLigter, Curbed, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Documentaries are sprinkled throughout other sections of TIFF, including Galas, Special Presentations, and Wavelengths.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of sprinkle
Noun
  • When the economy hits rougher patches, employers curtail hiring or tend to favor experienced workers, businesses lean more on technology to fill any labor gaps, and some consumers pull back on discretionary spending.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Reseeding fills in those gaps before bare patches take hold, which is also crucial because bare soil serves as prime real estate for weeds looking to move in uncontested.
    — Amanda Tust, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of patch
Noun
  • The center depth behind Kessler remains one of the biggest question marks for the Lakers.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Nolan’s The Odyssey is close to crossing the $1 billion mark in the global box office, sitting at $911 million after three weekends.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026
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