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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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
During an exam, Jaimes, also a dermatologist at Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, noticed a brown dot behind her patient’s ear that looked like a freckle. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026 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 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
  • The front line alone is roughly eight hundred miles long, to say nothing of the potential targets dotted across Russia’s enormous landmass.
    — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 15 July 2026
  • The couple fell ill in a Medici villa in Poggio a Caiano, near Florence, an area dotted with marshes and rice fields — ideal habitats for mosquitoes that can carry malaria.
    — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Definition of dot
Noun
  • The actions to date are little more than whack-a-mole exercises as the operators simply replace their botnets with new ones.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026
  • The black mole is also a highlight, made from dozens of ingredients — plus time, patience and skill.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
Definition of mole
Verb
  • Though there are monuments and memorials — sidewalk plaques, benches, murals — sprinkled around the globe, there appear to be very few Jackson statues permanently displayed in the United States.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
  • The reason gardeners sprinkle cayenne pepper in their yards is for pest control.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 17 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
  • The only part of her person not stained are the white circles around her eyes.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026
  • Drinking water after coffee can help reduce acidity and wash away staining compounds.
    — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 10 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
  • As an amateur race car driver, the villa’s owner wanted elements of his passion peppering the interior.
    — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
  • Stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, lemon juice, salt, garlic, Dijon, and pepper in a large bowl until smooth.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 14 July 2026
Definition of pepper
Noun
  • Should the seafood-averse find their way through the door, look to an excellent roast chicken in ham jus, accompanied by a welcome splotch of mustard.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of splotch

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“Freckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freckle. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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