as in dots
a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part
a tie having eyespots of blue on a light gray background
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The same telescope will likely reveal Saturn’s rings and Jupiter’s cloud bands, transforming them from bright dots into distinct worlds.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
26 Feb. 2026 -
Place bump dots on thermostats, remote controls, or hangers.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
25 Feb. 2026
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Its purple black center was surrounded by blotches of varying shades and textures, raised or sunken at places.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
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These blotches are fairly plant friendly and produce what is known as algal leaf spot.—
Brian Bell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2026
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Although other pests cause similar damage, thrips damage is often associate with numerous small flecks of dark green to black fecal matter.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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Jimenez created this manicure using a sage green shimmer polish enhanced with delicate silver flecks, giving the shade incredible depth and dimension.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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Manufacturers of estradiol patches have struggled to keep pace, creating supply disruptions at pharmacies across the country.—
Kristine Lazar,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Some of these areas are just patches of turf with Adirondack chairs — popular with exploration-minded toddlers, or kids with a ball.—
Rachel Kraus,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Tiny beads of blood had seeped out and dried into tiny specks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
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Also known as sunspots, solar lentigines, or liver spots, age spots are additional specks and bits of pigment caused by excessive sun exposure.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Eyespots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyespots. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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