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blotted

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verb

past tense of blot

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blotted
Adjective
  • But these days, gray is proudly everywhere—streaked, salt-and-pepper, fully silver, or something in between—and brow pencils have finally caught up.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Jan. 2026
  • The main waterfall tumbles 70 feet over a wide ledge, the streaked rock columns providing dramatic contrast against the fast-moving water.
    Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • And across the room, there's a large wardrobe that's stained to match.
    Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026
  • It’s been dried, stripped of bark, sanded to silky smoothness, stained, sealed and painstakingly carved.
    Kathy Gurchiek, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Or, take the Mr Akpos Dauda room, which is almost something of a library; its white walls are accented with gray and burnt orange details, gas-cylinder bedside lamps, and speckled marble countertops perfect for in-room dining.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Subtle yet statement-making, its delicate speckled pattern offers just enough intrigue while still living comfortably in a neutral palette.
    Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Leave a few eggs partially dyed and then cover just the colored part with glitter for a cool effect.
    Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The textiles are all dyed with botanical dyes.
    Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • As for the rest of the look, Z arrived in a mocha colored custom Louis Vuitton gown with an asymmetrical neckline.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Kardashian paired her bodycon gown with blue-colored contacts.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Inside, checkered floors, an old-school jukebox, and wraparound booths add to the atmosphere.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
  • It’s filled with casual and leisure apparel and accessories such as Fair Isle sweaters, checkered overshirts and corduroy pants.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • From March to May, the hiking trails are sprinkled with vibrant yellow desert marigolds, deep purple lupines, and bright red and orange Indian paintbrush blooms, among other varieties.
    Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Smoked Arctic char from neighboring Labrador came next, layered on thick slices of brown bread and sprinkled with citrusy larch shoots.
    Gina DeCaprio Vercesi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The Paramount building is dotted with cool, of-the-moment shops, while the Royal Poinciana Plaza continues to anchor the island’s modern luxury scene after its 2017 refresh, drawing new energy each season.
    Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Soon after its publication, the novel became available in a cheap paperback and was on sale in the newspaper kiosks that dotted downtown Barcelona.
    Colm Tóibín, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Blotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blotted. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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