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as in specks
a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part
flooring tile that is brown with flecks of white
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as in particles
a very small piece
wiped a fleck of cookie off his jacket
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as in sprinkles
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 flecks
Nathan Heller, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
Yes, these flecks are seeds that were once inside of a vanilla bean, confirms Britton.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
This uncanny coincidence — that the Earth’s radiation lines up with the energies of carbon dioxide’s mixed vibrational/rotational quantum state — is how this tiny trace of molecules, mere flecks in the air, completely dominates our climate.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Its black and white or brown flecks convey a fresh, modern feel that's ideal for breaking away from the tyranny of basics.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2025
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, 5 Aug. 2025
The running collection makes use of Honest Foam Elite+, a responsive cushioning system crafted from recycled materials and featuring EVA flecks.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
The light brown hair, worn in an all-purpose crop, bears flecks of gray.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
Yes, these flecks are seeds that were once inside of a vanilla bean, confirms Britton.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
This uncanny coincidence — that the Earth’s radiation lines up with the energies of carbon dioxide’s mixed vibrational/rotational quantum state — is how this tiny trace of molecules, mere flecks in the air, completely dominates our climate.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Its black and white or brown flecks convey a fresh, modern feel that's ideal for breaking away from the tyranny of basics.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2025
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, 5 Aug. 2025
The running collection makes use of Honest Foam Elite+, a responsive cushioning system crafted from recycled materials and featuring EVA flecks.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
The gentle, softening formula (one of its five ingredients is glycerin) cuts through multiple coats of polish and wipes away even the clingiest glitter flecks, all without stripping your nails of every last ounce of moisture.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flecks
Noun
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The pattern is a brownish batik produced by specks of tobacco.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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After a few days’ travel, some of the specks landed on a buoy floating in the North Atlantic off the coast of French Guyana.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hydrophobic soil is particularly problematic after a wildfire when soil particles become coated with waxy substances as organic matter decomposes.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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And now, a team from Texas A&M University has found that these particles can potentially bypass the skin, body’s first line of defense, especially after interacting with seawater.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The shareable treat features Galactic Brownie ice cream, fudge drizzle, M&Ms candies, and Halloween sprinkles atop a double fudge brownie crust.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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The show also sprinkles in factoids about Daniel’s military past, his upbringing in Italy and his fractured family dynamic.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Integrated blue force tracking allows soldiers to pinpoint the exact positions of teammates, not just as dots on a map, but within buildings or terrain features.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Why the tree-ring findings matter These findings help scientists connect the dots between ocean temperatures, atmospheric circulation and extreme weather, which could eventually improve forecasting for heat waves and droughts.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The dudes-rock montage that followed the execution sketch had some genuinely funny bits.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
15 Oct. 2025
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As is customary, Danielle got the showier instrumental bits of the night, going from playing some serious fuzz guitar to the mid-show segment that has her kicking it on drums.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Blood still regularly stains the floors of the Coliseum’s rings.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Dark brown blotches of varying sizes dot their sides and back.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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This fungal disease appears as gray blotches on the bark, eventually developing into sunken cankers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Vivosun 43-gallon compost bin is an easy way to turn yard waste and kitchen scraps into rich soil, without the mess.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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The process begins with the selection and collection of production scraps of noble fibers, such as merino wool and cashmere, sourced from Gruppo Florence’s supply chain.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Flecks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flecks. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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