as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors
using that bronzer just made my face look blotchy
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blotchy
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Other varieties provide additional design elements such as interesting bark, colorful fruits, and fabulous fall foliage to enhance the garden all year long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Kelce attended the event wearing a white muscle tank, patriotic shorts, and white sneakers, accompanied by a colorful baseball cap.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Like the spotted handfish, the red handfish (thymichthys politus) takes its name from its appearance.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
18 June 2025
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The study, published Wednesday, found that the rig shark -- also known as the spotted estuary smoothhound -- produces clicking sounds when handled, according to the study.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That Trump and Zelensky spoke privately, face to face and hunched over on chairs on the marbled floors of the pope’s home, on the day of his funeral, was perhaps a fitting way to honor his wishes.—
Darlene Superville and Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Its pinkish-purple flowers are also magnets for bees, and its marbled, green and white leaves are attractive even when the plant isn’t in bloom.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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Quiet time to wonder, daydream and relish the mottled bark of sycamore trees has fallen by the wayside.—
Patricia Steckler,
Baltimore Sun,
18 June 2025
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What looks like something tangled, speckled or mottled, clearly out of place amid a cluster of broken rushes, cattails, algae, has captured her excited attention.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
17 June 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
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“Blotchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blotchy. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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