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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
The rock was streaked in a range of colors—red, green, purple, and blue—flecked with poppy-seed-like dots and decorated with what the Perseverance scientists compared to dull yellow leopard spots.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 1 June 2026
Fried Brussels sprouts are a standout, as are the jalapeno-flecked corn muffins.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
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
Eric Moskowitz, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
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
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
The decor is sophisticated with gold and cream accents, leather bed heads and flecked carpet.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
The rock was streaked in a range of colors—red, green, purple, and blue—flecked with poppy-seed-like dots and decorated with what the Perseverance scientists compared to dull yellow leopard spots.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 1 June 2026
Fried Brussels sprouts are a standout, as are the jalapeno-flecked corn muffins.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
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
Verb
Occasional white patches flecked the landscape, alkali deposits where even prairie grass and scrub cottonwood refused to grow.
—Eric Moskowitz, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
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
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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Mercury’s clash with Neptune begs you to hold off on signing on the dotted line.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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It’s liberally dotted with the designer’s personal collection of art and antiques, but still manages to feel pared-back—as if a Scandinavian fairy came down and waved all the potential clutter away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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They can also be folded into batters for cookies, baked oatmeal, or quick breads like banana bread—or, for a pretty garnish, sprinkled on top just before baking.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
31 May 2026
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And this time there were a few defensive mistakes sprinkled in, as well.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Not every paramilitary fighter is stained by the corruption of the Shia elite or implicated in spilling innocent blood in recent years.—
Nabil Salih,
Time,
26 May 2026
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Nobody can resist a saucy, savory sloppy joe, but you're bound to leave a sloppy joe meal with at least one article of clothing stained.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
Verb
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This Scottish name means speckled or freckled and has become way more commonly used than its original spelling—Brice—over the decades.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
1 June 2026
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On Tuesday, a few campaign signs speckled the cream walls of the room.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2026
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