as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors
a blotched black-and-white rabbit
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as in sprinkled
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
my pen leaked and blotched my shirt pocket
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Recent Examples of blotched
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
Its leaves are deciduous and sometimes white-blotched.
—Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 16 Aug. 2021
Click on the state Division of Oil, Gas & Geo-thermal Resources well-finder map, which shows both active and inactive sites, and L.A. becomes blotched with black.
—Matt Jaffe, Los Angeles Magazine, 5 Feb. 2018
The study sheds light on the late emergence of the blotched or striped coat markings, which began to appear in domesticated tabby cats in the Middle Ages.
—National Geographic, 19 June 2017
Adjective
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
Its leaves are deciduous and sometimes white-blotched.
—Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 16 Aug. 2021
Click on the state Division of Oil, Gas & Geo-thermal Resources well-finder map, which shows both active and inactive sites, and L.A. becomes blotched with black.
—Matt Jaffe, Los Angeles Magazine, 5 Feb. 2018
The study sheds light on the late emergence of the blotched or striped coat markings, which began to appear in domesticated tabby cats in the Middle Ages.
—National Geographic, 19 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blotched
Adjective
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Remember, each drop can do this, so many times, the whole plant can look like a spotted mess.—
Dr. Matthew Lisy,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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There are two species: the striped cucumber beetle and the spotted cucumber beetle, which are both about 1/5-inch in length, either with three black stripes or 12 black spots on a yellowish to yellowish-green body.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Pearly, marbled, galaxy, and smoky nail art give it a mystical aura.—
Andrea Carbajal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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The geckos display a brown-gray coloring with some having dark bands or marbled patterns.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The 13-minute show featured over 250 drones creating colorful animations in the sky over Park Avenue in downtown San Jose.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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The black chord piece featured six gold fish — with various colorful gems as eyes — as well as a small jade-colored fish.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Spice up your Super Bowl party with these pinto beans, garnished with savory bacon and spicy poblano peppers.—
Christopher Michel,
Country Living,
2 Feb. 2023
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Two types of beans (black and pinto) bring the protein count in this healthy enchilada casserole up to 19 grams per serving.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2022
Adjective
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The babies, usually two or three to a family, start as small, fluffy creatures with dark, mottled spots on their heads and webbed feet much too big for their bodies.—
Monica Deeks,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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His upper lip was swollen and bruised a mottled pinkish blue, and the skin on his face was rubbed raw.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Blotched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blotched. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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