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marked with spots
that flecked blue writing paper is so attractive
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to mark with small spots especially unevenly
to achieve the desired effect, fleck the canvas with paint simply by flicking the brush close to the surface
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Recent Examples of flecked
Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
To gently ease into the longer, brighter days ahead, try our dill-flecked, lighter-and-brighter take on chicken and biscuits.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Behind them a young man with a paint-flecked beard followed the designer about the set, twitching the hem of the velvet curtains hung at the window and rearranging the ornaments on the mantelpiece.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
The steak was soft on the inside and as crunchy as the herb-flecked fries on the out, and the buttery Dijon spread ringing the plate added a lively dimension.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Eleven Madison Park alum chef Brian Lockwood serves up dishes like caviar-flecked cauliflower chawanmushi and an umami bomb of a Jonah crab salad infused with horseradish, miso, and melon.
—Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
With the band’s name made, its next two studio albums solidified its status as Latin-flecked neo-country influencers.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2025
In 2025, Stila introduced its Chromatic Liners; Refy released the Chrome Collection, with a silvery highlighter and glitter-flecked lip gloss; MAC expanded its Dazzle franchise across eyes and lips; and Violette_FR debuted its multichrome Lune Liners.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 6 Dec. 2025
Female cardinals have more muted feathers, with brown and gold-flecked plumage in addition to tufts of red at the crown and tail.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Heintzman also devised a hot brown chowder, with a cream and broth base made to resemble the sandwich’s sauce, flecked with potatoes, corn, turkey, bacon, and tomatoes.
—Rich Warren, Saveur, 29 Apr. 2026
The biscuits, flecked with frilly sprigs of dill, are pulled together with sour cream, giving them tenderness and a mild tang.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Locked in a safe on her desk at Boston University’s Institute for Astrophysical Research is a shard of meteorite flecked with material older than the sun.
—James Dinneen, Quanta Magazine, 2 Mar. 2026
Her sky-blue eyes, flecked with silver and hazel, narrow slightly, then relax.
—Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Outside, a man wearing a leather biker vest bearing the insignia of the Latin American Motorcycle Association, his blond beard flecked with ice crystals, directed a line of cars through the snow.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
This double-crust, old-fashioned pie may look ordinary on the outside, but when it's sliced, the inside reveals vibrant orange layers of sweet potatoes flecked with spices and sweetened with sugar and sorghum syrup.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
The exterior, a carapace with a deep brown hue, is flecked in black sesame seeds and scraggly around the edges.
—Chronicle Staff, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Dec. 2025
Adjective
Synth-flecked and funky, neither the song nor the video play coy.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
To gently ease into the longer, brighter days ahead, try our dill-flecked, lighter-and-brighter take on chicken and biscuits.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Behind them a young man with a paint-flecked beard followed the designer about the set, twitching the hem of the velvet curtains hung at the window and rearranging the ornaments on the mantelpiece.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
The steak was soft on the inside and as crunchy as the herb-flecked fries on the out, and the buttery Dijon spread ringing the plate added a lively dimension.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Eleven Madison Park alum chef Brian Lockwood serves up dishes like caviar-flecked cauliflower chawanmushi and an umami bomb of a Jonah crab salad infused with horseradish, miso, and melon.
—Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
With the band’s name made, its next two studio albums solidified its status as Latin-flecked neo-country influencers.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2025
In 2025, Stila introduced its Chromatic Liners; Refy released the Chrome Collection, with a silvery highlighter and glitter-flecked lip gloss; MAC expanded its Dazzle franchise across eyes and lips; and Violette_FR debuted its multichrome Lune Liners.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 6 Dec. 2025
Female cardinals have more muted feathers, with brown and gold-flecked plumage in addition to tufts of red at the crown and tail.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
Verb
Dishes of shepherd’s pie blanketed in smooth, buttery mashed potatoes flecked with cheddar cheese.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Heintzman also devised a hot brown chowder, with a cream and broth base made to resemble the sandwich’s sauce, flecked with potatoes, corn, turkey, bacon, and tomatoes.
—Rich Warren, Saveur, 29 Apr. 2026
The biscuits, flecked with frilly sprigs of dill, are pulled together with sour cream, giving them tenderness and a mild tang.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Locked in a safe on her desk at Boston University’s Institute for Astrophysical Research is a shard of meteorite flecked with material older than the sun.
—James Dinneen, Quanta Magazine, 2 Mar. 2026
Her sky-blue eyes, flecked with silver and hazel, narrow slightly, then relax.
—Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Outside, a man wearing a leather biker vest bearing the insignia of the Latin American Motorcycle Association, his blond beard flecked with ice crystals, directed a line of cars through the snow.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
This double-crust, old-fashioned pie may look ordinary on the outside, but when it's sliced, the inside reveals vibrant orange layers of sweet potatoes flecked with spices and sweetened with sugar and sorghum syrup.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
The exterior, a carapace with a deep brown hue, is flecked in black sesame seeds and scraggly around the edges.
—Chronicle Staff, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flecked
Adjective
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Signaling support isn’t the same thing as signing on the dotted line, but going on the record in this manner is a big deal, especially in a blue state.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Similar to the actress’s blouse, this Amazon find has billowy long sleeves, a playful dotted print, and a tie neckline that adds extra fashion flair when poking out from under spring jackets and blazers.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cowboy hats, oversized belt buckles and Western boots dominated the arrivals for both men and women, while a few sprinkled in Vegas-worthy sparkle.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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The flavors are balanced even though the pistachio profile is front and center, and the addition of coconut and pistachios both in the cake and sprinkled on top keep it from feeling one-note.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2026
Verb
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The street in front of the homes is seen stained with blood.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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In some stretches, the water is stained with chemical residue.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Palmer wore a sparkly pink gown; Riley, a jumpsuit speckled with tiny embroidered daisies.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Located in the constellation Canes Vanatici, the spiral galaxy is made up of long swirls of gas and dust speckled with stars.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
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