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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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Its design, crafted by Russell Sage Studio, is meant to be an on-the-nose reflection of the distillery's famed product, with bronzy walls the color of its single malt, and a ceiling painted to look like barley, reflecting the morning dew with flecks of gold throughout.—
Alessandra Amodio,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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Berber carpet Berber is a type of loop pile carpet with flecks of color.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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While the Allen and Morens prosecutions move forward, the factual and legal defects in the SPLC and Comey indictments suggest that both defendants will likely succeed in any effort to get their cases tossed out of court.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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Seal of quality At 12 months, the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium performs the traditional tapping test — striking each wheel with a hammer and listening for internal defects.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
2 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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Barnett dots up Knight for a 57-yard catch-and-run.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Oct. 2025
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Featuring bolder, thicker spots at the top and more refined, micro specks down the skirt, this mini dress makes all-day, fashionable wear easier than ever.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 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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The pain is much deeper than the scars.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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In some places, the scars haven’t healed.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 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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But for every shirt bearing a slogan, there were ten cheeks covered in (biodegradable) glitter like the kind that Diggins sprinkles on her face before every race.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2026
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The combination has allowed dense patches of fog to form inland, particularly in areas farther from the coast.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Tablets like Dramamine take up almost no space in your bag, but there are plenty of alternatives, too, like ginger chews or motion sickness patches.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Farrell notes the transformation of retirement into unretirement marks such a divide … a revolution in the making.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
2 May 2026
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While some copies remain in pristine condition, their plastic sleeves intact, the majority bear marks of use.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
1 May 2026
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“Blotches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blotches. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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