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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
Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Using x-ray fluorescence spectrometry, scholars determined that the ancient off-white fluid was composed of calcite, huntite, and miniscule flecks of yellow orpiment, a highly toxic sulfide of arsenic that Egyptians also used in medicine to treat syphilis and malaria.
—News Desk, Artforum, 9 Mar. 2026
Jade feels calming yet luxurious, especially when paired with flecks of gold leaf.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
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, 3 Mar. 2026
The bit of glimmer is echoed in subtle flecks on the dancers’ shimmery white unitards.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
That, plus distinct green (herbs) and black (pepper) flecks, made this contender feel higher-end, inspiring us to declare Trader Joe’s the best ranch dressing overall.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Feb. 2026
As Dracula, Jones is giddy and joyous with flecks of depravity bursting through as the plot expands to include his ethereal bond with Harker’s fiancée, Mina Murray (also Bleu).
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2026
López reportedly found flecks of gold while digging wild onions, sparking an early gold rush.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
With toasted pastry flecks in a buttercream, chocolate ganache, and real pastry cream, this recipe does the pastry justice.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
Berber carpet Berber is a type of loop pile carpet with flecks of color.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Using x-ray fluorescence spectrometry, scholars determined that the ancient off-white fluid was composed of calcite, huntite, and miniscule flecks of yellow orpiment, a highly toxic sulfide of arsenic that Egyptians also used in medicine to treat syphilis and malaria.
—News Desk, Artforum, 9 Mar. 2026
Jade feels calming yet luxurious, especially when paired with flecks of gold leaf.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
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, 3 Mar. 2026
The bit of glimmer is echoed in subtle flecks on the dancers’ shimmery white unitards.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
That, plus distinct green (herbs) and black (pepper) flecks, made this contender feel higher-end, inspiring us to declare Trader Joe’s the best ranch dressing overall.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Feb. 2026
As Dracula, Jones is giddy and joyous with flecks of depravity bursting through as the plot expands to include his ethereal bond with Harker’s fiancée, Mina Murray (also Bleu).
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2026
López reportedly found flecks of gold while digging wild onions, sparking an early gold rush.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Verb
The glittery flecks catch the sun just-so, adding up to a low-key statement swimsuit.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
With toasted pastry flecks in a buttercream, chocolate ganache, and real pastry cream, this recipe does the pastry justice.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
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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Keep an eye out for tiny brown or orange specks, especially around door edges, undercarriage, and seams.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Keep an eye out for tiny brown or orange specks, especially around door edges, undercarriage and seams.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Humans can breathe them in via particles in the air or ingest them through food and water.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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There are many potential triggers that can cause these symptoms, including particles in the air such as mold spores, dust, and certain chemicals.—
Lindsay Dodgson,
SELF,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But for every shirt bearing a slogan, there were ten cheeks covered in (biodegradable) glitter like the kind that Diggins sprinkles on her face before every race.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2026
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Groff sprinkles this punchy, athletic syntax over a slew of intricate settings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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More importantly, the detector works continuously and is reset as the electron moves in and out of the dots.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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Miller’s plays compel theatergoers to connect the dots not only between the past and the present but also between the political and the personal.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Loaded Mac fits its name with bacon bits, cheddar jack, blue cheese crumbles, green onions and sour cream.—
Lori Punko,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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During a May appointment, the mother reported finding bits of dog food in the child’s bowel movement.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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What Sacks doesn’t get is that by financing and diplomatically supporting Israel, our country makes the crimes of the Israeli government possible, which stains America’s reputation in the world and drains our Treasury.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Every failure of the state now stains the turban as well as the uniform.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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The eggs vary in color—from white to blue to brown—with speckles, blotches, and other markings and are also distinctive in shape.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Mar. 2026
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Early salt damage often appears as pale, chalky blotches or uneven fading in the paint finish.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That’s a change from post-pandemic habits when, too often, one blockbuster would suck up all the oxygen at multiplexes and leave the rest of the new releases to settle for scraps.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Dining Area The table was made by sculptor Bryan Hunt out of scraps from the apartment where Poe grew up.—
Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Flecks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flecks. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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