BLOTCHES Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

blotches 1 of 2

noun

plural of blotch

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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blotches

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of blotch

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

Noun

The next morning, a galaxy of itchy red bumps and blotches stretched from my shoulder to my hip. — Ben Crair, New Yorker, 31 July 2026 Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026 Pine snakes can grow up to 56 inches in length, have black, brown, and russet scales with dark blotches along their backs, and are noted for having a pointed nose, which experts believe may help with burrowing. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 Inadequate iron causes young leaves to appear yellow with green veins, while magnesium deficiency causes blotches or spots on older leaves. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 June 2026 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 Their bodies vary in color from light to dark gray, have rows of black or charcoal blotches running along them and have a reddish-brown stripe running down the middle of their backs. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 3 June 2026 Soon, red blotches were sprouting on his skin. — Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 17 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blotches

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 flecks

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
In my experience, CTOs should track how often faster delivery produces measurable business value without increasing defects, rework or operational incidents.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of defects

Verb

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
Japanese linens top the bed, and designer furniture dots the living space.

— Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026

Definition of dots

Noun

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
The specks of dirt on the screen, that’s a byproduct of the process that Imax projectors use to advance the frames.

— Chris Stanton, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of specks

Verb

Kemery sprinkles the tiny seeds either in late fall or very early spring, when there’s still a chance of frost, since cold spells offer the best germination.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026
Thomson sprinkles critique throughout his book like seasoning unevenly applied to a gamey piece of meat.

— Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026

Definition of sprinkles

Noun

Those same capabilities let defenders spot flaws and build patches before adversaries gained access to AI as advanced as Mythos.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Beyond the white patches, which disappear when pouch use stops, a lasting concern is gum recession, which is irreversible.

— Callie Teitelbaum, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of patches

Noun

Friday's decision marks yet another roadblock in the administration's efforts to construct the ballroom, which has faced legal challenges since it was proposed in July 2025.

— Nathan Lee, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Unfortunately, there seems to be a clear link between Murphy’s uptick in production and his ability to hit those high-water marks.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2026

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