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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
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
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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The small, icy world is home to water-spouting geysers that spew vapor and ice particles into space – offering a tangible clue to its subsurface saltwater ocean.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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For now, virtual particles are our best way to describe how particles behave.—
Dipangkar Dutta,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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John Wood mans the kit; Jeff Adamczyk sprinkles stars above on keys.—
Jonathan Terrell,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The team had already animated a cartoon film of three anthropomorphic sausages running across the Milwaukee skyline on the big screen and when they were seen to arrive at the gates of the stadium, the characters would race across the scoreboard as digital dots.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Click the three dots in the top-right corner.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tutu Atwell’s role is perplexing Every fan base has some trademark bits.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The new Galactic Brownie flavor combines brownie batter ice cream, gooey brownie bits, creamy chocolate icing swirls, and rainbow chips that dazzle like the stars in the Milky Way.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 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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This fungal disease appears as gray blotches on the bark, eventually developing into sunken cankers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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The belly is tan or gray with dark blotches.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Oxygen or green material includes grass clippings, produce scraps, tea bags, and coffee grounds.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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The researchers had shown in 2023 that parasitic scraps of DNA could spread within bacterial populations by hitching rides on the tails of infecting viruses.—
Elie Dolgin,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Flecks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flecks. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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