freckle 1 of 2

verb

Definition of frecklenext
as in to dot
to mark with small spots especially unevenly the baker freckled the frosting with flakes of coconut

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freckle

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noun

as in mole

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of freckle
Verb
The Woodward White comes dressed in dollops of rich ricotta freckled with red pepper flakes and lemon zest, while the Bagley Chorizo elevates ranch dressing, a Midwest staple, by infusing it with cilantro. — Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 29 July 2025 More than 800 Wetherspoon chain pubs freckle the country — from The Muckle Cross in Scotland to The Tremenheere in Cornwall. — Will Noble, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
Noun
In each encounter, Riley, a chill, hangdog figure with mutton chops and a spray of freckles, was soft-spoken and receptive, curious and unhurried, but also a little elusive when necessary, knowing when to drift away. — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026 However, Chastain eventually embraced her hair and freckles and even named her production company in homage. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for freckle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freckle
  1. dot
  2. mole
  3. sprinkle
  4. birthmark
  5. stain
  6. blotch
  7. pepper
  8. splotch
Verb
  • Europe is dotted with picture-perfect isles that lie waiting to be explored.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 8 July 2026
  • Our time at Sana left us eager to see one of the real cenotes dotted along the Riviera Maya.
    — Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of dot
Noun
  • Loved for its rich culinary traditions, the city is known for specialties like mole and mezcal, which reflect the region's Indigenous and Spanish heritage.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
  • Or mountains of chips covered in mole or salsa fortified with chile pasilla in Oaxaca.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of mole
Verb
  • Wellness is also sprinkled throughout the stay in other ways outside of Thistle, like the welcome ritual and the nightly turndown service.
    — Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
  • Top with half of the tomatoes and sprinkle with half of the brown sugar, bacon, and onion.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Definition of sprinkle
Noun
  • The boy even has the distinct birthmark the toddler had on his cheek.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 June 2026
  • He is described as having dark hair and eyes, as well as having a birthmark on his left upper shoulder.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Definition of birthmark
Verb
  • Buchanan, was responding to a burglary report at a Verizon store across the street and noticed a broken window stained with blood, per the footage.
    — Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • Waterproof surfaces like quartz or marble handle spills and splashes without staining.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of stain
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 blotch
Verb
  • On July 1, during a public meeting of Rosado’s Loop group, Robaina and longtime trail advocates peppered a half-dozen county representatives with questions about the project’s status, cost and funding sources.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
  • That tweet has been peppered by at least a dozen community notes that keep coming and going, challenging PlayStation’s assertions about digital adoption.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of pepper
Noun
  • After some workers manually fished out algae and additional filtration machines were installed, the water has turned mostly blue again, with some splotches of lime green.
    — Jesús Rodríguez, New Yorker, 25 June 2026
  • Curate a collection of bright colors, applying in dots, blobs, and splotches for an elevated art school vibe.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 19 June 2026
Definition of splotch

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“Freckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freckle. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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