flecks 1 of 2

noun

plural of fleck
1
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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2
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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Recent Examples of flecks
Noun
Amid his vast responsibilities running all the departments in the Giants’ front office, Zaidi still found the time to pore over MLB Draft League statistics and look for flecks of gold. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026 Little flecks of roasted sweet potato pepper the cake, and a tangy cream cheese glaze is a perfect complement to the warm spices and crunchy topping. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flecks
  1. specks
  2. particles
  3. sprinkles
  4. dots
  5. bits
  6. stains
  7. blotches
  8. scraps
Noun
  • Calcium shows up as bright white specks on the coronary artery images.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Pay close attention to where leaves meet the stem, the underside of leaves, and within the petals for any movement or tiny specks.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of specks
Noun
  • According to the scientists, the EIC will circulate two beams of particles (ions and electrons) in opposite directions.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
  • This code, developed at Switzerland’s University of Bern over two decades, is designed to simulate collisions between asteroids, comets and planets, and analyze the impact by looking at millions of individual particles involved in each scenario.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 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
  • Smith is a high-end passer who finds a lot of O-zone seams and is also able to finish chances from the dots.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Start with three small dots of concealer, starting at the inner corner of your eyes and following the curve of your dark circles.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of dots
Noun
  • My most memorable taste, however, was the day’s market catch, a mix of little-neck clams, octopus, and tilefish, served in a bowl of savory brodo made from leftover fish bones and bits.
    — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
  • McCollough thought Watts was a comedic genius, and the pair shared a similar sense of humor, establishing their own bits and improvisational riffs.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of bits
Verb
  • The self-tan wipes are easy to apply and contain exfoliating acids that smooth the skin, plus encapsulated DHA (the ingredient that stains the skin) to leave behind a radiant tan.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Homemade plum compote stains the filling with a vibrant red ribbon.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of stains
Noun
  • Crews are also using steam to remove blotches of chewing gum, which have turned black over time.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The next morning, a galaxy of itchy red bumps and blotches stretched from my shoulder to my hip.
    — Ben Crair, New Yorker, 31 July 2026
Definition of blotches
Noun
  • Media writers covering the monologue predictably seized on those scraps for their headlines.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Take one scroll through his Instagram account, which shows off photos of trotters (pig feet) stuffed with sweetbreads (animal pancreas) and Alsatian headcheese (a mold made of pig scraps, usually from the animal’s head).
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of scraps

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