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as in flecks
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 defects
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
that cell tower is another blotch on the landscape
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as in dots
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
my pen leaked and blotched my shirt pocket
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Recent Examples of blotches
Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
This was a black one with blotches faintly outlined in pale yellow, a beautiful but deadly looking animal.
—Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
The eggs vary in color—from white to blue to brown—with speckles, blotches, and other markings and are also distinctive in shape.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Mar. 2026
Early salt damage often appears as pale, chalky blotches or uneven fading in the paint finish.
—Jenna Prestininzi, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Its purple black center was surrounded by blotches of varying shades and textures, raised or sunken at places.
—Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
These blotches are fairly plant friendly and produce what is known as algal leaf spot.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Photos show the Maratus australis spider, which has an intricate pattern of blue and brown blotches edged with bright teal and red-orange stripes.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
This fungal disease appears as gray blotches on the bark, eventually developing into sunken cankers.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
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These grow to form blotches that have lighter and darker zones appearing as irregular concentric rings that grow throughout the season until the entire leaf turns black and dies.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
This was a black one with blotches faintly outlined in pale yellow, a beautiful but deadly looking animal.
—Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
The eggs vary in color—from white to blue to brown—with speckles, blotches, and other markings and are also distinctive in shape.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Mar. 2026
Early salt damage often appears as pale, chalky blotches or uneven fading in the paint finish.
—Jenna Prestininzi, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Its purple black center was surrounded by blotches of varying shades and textures, raised or sunken at places.
—Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
These blotches are fairly plant friendly and produce what is known as algal leaf spot.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Photos show the Maratus australis spider, which has an intricate pattern of blue and brown blotches edged with bright teal and red-orange stripes.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
This fungal disease appears as gray blotches on the bark, eventually developing into sunken cankers.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blotches
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Our recipe studs egg filling with flecks of green onions, bacon, and a generous helping of Swiss cheese.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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Some bathrooms have been updated with a walk-in shower, while others (including my room) have a shower-tub combo in starlight marble, which has flecks of shiny stone that seem to sparkle, but are slightly uncomfortable to climb into and out of.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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An inspector can catch defects before closing while the builder is still obligated to correct them.—
Ryan Brennan
May 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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Condos are particularly tough for builders to invest in because California law allows homeowners associations, or HOAs, to sue developers for construction defects for up to 10 years after a building is completed.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Prepare to be dazzled from Warsaw’s highest viewing terrace atop Varso Tower, which proudly dots the skyline, before eating your way through the innovative food halls that define the coolest neighborhoods.—
Kasia Dietz,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Japanese linens top the bed, and designer furniture dots the living space.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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From the summit of Monte Gambarogno, the towns hugging the shore of Lake Maggiore appear as tiny specks, dwarfed by the snowcapped southern Alps to the north.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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Silvery or mottled patches on leaves, brown or distorted petal edges, dark specks (feces) or flower buds that fail to open are signs of thrips.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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In humans, glial scars form very quickly after injury.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Harris also shows us the burn scars that ripple up Racine’s arm and across Anaia’s face, textured skin that makes strangers blanch, to which Racine lashes out defensively.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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Pastry chef Sahar Shomali, Kouzeh’s owner, sprinkles her version with black and white sesame seeds, cumin and fresh dill.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Use a watering can or hose that sprinkles the water to evenly distribute it among the seeds.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
8 Apr. 2026
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Other things flying up include flexible repair patches for sealing the space station’s hull, a replacement ultrasonic inspection tool, spare units for the station’s vibration monitoring system and parts to improve water processing and oxygen generation.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The fun really starts with the collaborators’ premium denim lineup, inclusive of the Trucker Jacket, all button-flap pockets and varied patches (peep that American flag over the chest, for unleashing your inner patriot), as well as the Lucky Legend Low Rise Festival Short.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Not all insurance covers it, and the high cost is one of the marks against the drugs, according to the Mayo Clinic, which also cites gastrointestinal problems, loss of muscle mass and bone density as potential negative side effects.—
Connie Ogle
Updated May 15,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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Our small group of seven guests was able to wander freely through ancient Greek buildings, tour a contemporary mosque, and learn more about how both the Ottoman and Roman Empires have left their marks on this part of the world.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
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“Blotches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blotches. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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