dappled 1 of 2

variants also dapple

dappled

2 of 2

verb

past tense of dapple

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of dappled
Adjective
Allegheny spurge thrives in dappled shade under large trees and tolerates heavy shade. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 June 2025 Goldfish plants are grown as houseplants in most of the country, but in warm climates, such as USDA zones 10 and 11 (find your zone here), they can be grown outside on a porch or patio in a dappled shade area. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 May 2025 There’s a female elk that sports a dappled white coat living in Colorado. Amanda Kooser, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025 Instead, my family spent time idling in a hammock under a dense canopy of trees, napping in the dappled sunshine. Hasina Jeelani, Vogue, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for dappled
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dappled
Adjective
  • The men’s fedora, known as the Foreman, is hand-blocked from molasses metallic flecked straw braid.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The dashboard is swathed in a flecked, mélange-style fabric that is based on a traditional Japanese hand-weaving technique called Nishijin-ori.
    Mara Balagtas McIlwrath, Car and Driver, 1 June 2023
Adjective
  • Shop slingback flats, leather Mary Janes, colorful suede sneakers, and more of this season’s biggest trends while saving up to 70 percent off.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
  • The vibrant, colorful buildings captured the lively and diverse spirit of the Caribbean.
    Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • There are three marbled shades to choose from that not only look beautiful in the tube but also on your face: soft pink Inès, neutral beige Louise (pictured here), and Aïssa, a pink for darker skin tones.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 18 July 2025
  • Clos du Mont-Olivet Châteauneuf-du-Pape, full-bodied and deeply French, is harmonious with shellfish and richly marbled beef.
    Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025

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“Dappled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dappled. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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