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verb

past tense of fleck
as in sprinkled
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
Adjective
Both the sleeves and hem of the pullover are decorated with ribbing to add contrast to the plain knit of the body, and the yarn is flecked to add vintage charm to this high-quality sweater. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025 It was filled with two-page illustrations of long necks and sweeping ochre landscapes, with clever reptilian faces and sinuous tails, orange and green and flecked in black. Hazlitt, 8 Oct. 2025 The gold and silver flecked branches work with any type of holiday decor and are ultra-reflective to provide the most brightness. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025 Go with the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Top Coat Nail Polish at under $10 for some pink iridescence or the Nails Inc Mirror Chrome Silver Served High Shine Metallic Nail Polish at $8 for a silver-flecked finish. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2025 For an eco-friendly option, check out EcoBirdy, a kids’ furniture company that creates its wares out of ecothylene—a patented material made from upcycled plastic toys that lends each piece a flecked pattern. Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025 Drizzle this herb-flecked dressing over greens, roasted or grilled veggies, and grain salads. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025 The red-flecked badge is also seen on the side panels under the V8 Biturbo badge, yet another nod to the roadster’s power. Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 The changing menu can feature noodles floating in a creamy peanut broth, garnished with cilantro and cucumber, all flecked with chili crisp. Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Among the other standouts are Klimt’s Blooming Meadow (1908)—a sea of green grass and trees flecked with blue, yellow, and pink dabs of wildflowers—and six figurative bronzes by Matisse. Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2025 The first two discs are flecked with revelations. Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2025 Behind Timm was her unassuming garden, flecked with tall grasses and native plants of all sizes – a quiet haven alive with color, movement and purpose. Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025 Éclairs with glossy chocolate tops, macarons in muted pastels that feel like edible architecture, madeleines flecked with salt or spice. Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025 Or try the takikomi gohan — a hot stone pot of crispy rice flecked with roasted mushrooms, edamame and sweet pea shoots and sauced with black garlic oil and a glossy egg yolk. Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flecked
Adjective
  • This reversible quilt has a hint of floral romance on one side and a more minimalist dotted print on the other.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Examples include dotted prints, the flat-thong sandal and the color yellow.
    Chloe Veltman, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Think a more year-round COTA, with a dash more exclusivity sprinkled in.
    Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • According to Deadline, Scorsone's eight-episode hiatus will happen consecutively as opposed to other cast members' screen time reductions that are sprinkled throughout the season.
    Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The leather on the shoes appears to be slightly decayed, worn, cracked and brittle, while the laces and midsole are stained, giving a distressed, lived-in effect.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The outlet published photographs of first responders gathered around a scene on a Brazilian street, as well as an image of a white cow with horns and blood stained on its coat.
    Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Swathes of social media stars, including sessions with Twitch streamers, sports influencers and heads of digital media studios, speckled the lineup with talks on how to do creator content right.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Created by James Beard Award winner and Bottega’s former pastry chef, Dolester Miles, the cake itself is speckled with ground pecans, which add texture and sweetness, which are brushed with simple syrup.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025

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“Flecked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flecked. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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