FLECKS Synonyms: 134 Similar and Opposite Words

flecks 1 of 2

noun

plural of fleck

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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flecks

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of fleck

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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Noun

One image of her right knee showed flecks of blue plastic that prosecutors said came from an inflatable pool Burke used to collect blood while dismembering her body. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026 Someone unfamiliar with salt bread might even suspect a major baking error, seeing a questionably smooth croissant that entirely missed the lamination process, adorned with only a few flecks of salt acting as its saving grace. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 19 July 2026 Light streams through the frosted glass, catching flecks of dust. — Ashley Andreou, STAT, 22 June 2026 But flecks of green were visible throughout the stadium as Algeria fans made their presence known as well. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026 There are also flecks of red embedded throughout the pattern. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026 The tiny metallic flecks feel cool and futuristic. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 June 2026 This technique is primarily performed to alter the color so a dish wouldn’t end up with black flecks. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026 From the train windows, expect to spot the aquamarine waves of Ligurian Sea crashing against the stony coast, candy-colored houses huddled together on the hillsides, tiny wooden boats gliding through village harbors, and flecks of golden-sand beaches. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026

Verb

The problem of space junk Space junk can take a variety of forms, such as dead satellites, empty fuel tanks or microscopic paint flecks. — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 10 July 2026 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

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Noun

Six months later, there was hope of reconciliation as sovereignty talks opened between the governments over the specks in the ocean that had been part of the British Empire for more than a century.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2026
Bellinger, once a babyface, now sports some light specks of gray.

— Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of specks

Noun

Road dust is an issue because fine particles generated from traffic can get into residents’ lungs and cause respiratory issues, and the dust also reduces visibility, which can lead to accidents.

— Nathaniel Warner, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
These fiery particles seek out the smallest vulnerabilities, lodging in gutters, slipping through attic vents or settling into dry debris near your home.

— Neil Collins, Washington Post, 24 July 2026

Definition of particles

Verb

Kemery sprinkles the tiny seeds either in late fall or very early spring, when there’s still a chance of frost, since cold spells offer the best germination.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026
Thomson sprinkles critique throughout his book like seasoning unevenly applied to a gamey piece of meat.

— Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026

Definition of sprinkles

Noun

Kathryn and Brandon Mulcahy—owners of Keystone Kitchens in Maryville, Tennessee—have seen an uptick in clusters of four shapes, ranging from dots to small crosses.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
But instead of leaning into Minnie Mouse territory, this A-line midiskirt looks more sophisticated and grown-up with its small dots, satiny finish, and lightly ruffled hemline.

— Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 25 July 2026

Definition of dots

Noun

The juvenile then ate the smaller bits of sunfish that had exploded due to the impact, while the adults fed on what remained of the body, but did not consume the smaller sunfish fragments.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 July 2026
Advertisement One of the film’s comedic bits is your character and Jake Johnson’s character playing against a team in which both players grunt loudly on the court.

— Sean Gregory, Time, 23 July 2026

Definition of bits

Verb

When that protective finish gets damaged, the toilet actually stains easier and is harder to keep clean over time.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
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

Definition of stains

Noun

Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
Pine snakes can grow up to 56 inches in length, have black, brown, and russet scales with dark blotches along their backs, and are noted for having a pointed nose, which experts believe may help with burrowing.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026

Definition of blotches

Noun

Inside this gut pouch, tens of millions of bacteria scavenge for scraps of fiber, starch, and other nutrients, and break down cellulose and proteins.

— Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 27 July 2026
Roasted vegetables, nubs of cheese, those scraps left on the roast chicken carcass—all fair game.

— Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 July 2026

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