as in dotted
marked with spots
a tanned girl with a freckled face
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to mark with small spots especially unevenly
the baker freckled the frosting with flakes of coconut
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Recent Examples of freckled
Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 June 2025
The Duchess of Sussex admitted beauty brands were reluctant to hire her due to her natural, freckled complexion.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The mites feed on leaves, leaving a freckled appearance and light webbing.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
For example, those who have sensitive, freckled, pale or easily sunburned skin are much more likely to get stretch marks during pregnancy than others.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Bailey is tan, if her skin were capable of tanning, her skin freckled and reddish, perhaps from the daily toll of life in Southern California, perhaps from spending too many days at the beach.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 June 2025
The Duchess of Sussex admitted beauty brands were reluctant to hire her due to her natural, freckled complexion.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The mites feed on leaves, leaving a freckled appearance and light webbing.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
For example, those who have sensitive, freckled, pale or easily sunburned skin are much more likely to get stretch marks during pregnancy than others.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freckled
Adjective
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And when Bichette puts on another team’s cap and signs on their dotted line, the Red Sox will pivot again.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Cleaning up things, making sure everything’s dotted.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Watson’s relentless dribble-driving earned him nine trips to the line throughout a night sprinkled with spin moves and tough finishes with both hands.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
14 Jan. 2026
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Topping a Salad Avocado often tastes great cubed and sprinkled over your favorite salad.—
Kelly Burch,
Verywell Health,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Opt for warm-toned lights to help your space feel extra cozy, or choose multi-colored lights for a touch of nostalgic ‘90s charm.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Smashing Machine actor wore a classic black tuxedo to the awards show, while his singer wife wore a gold-colored dress.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The results will vary depending on the fiber content of the socks and how badly they are stained.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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Chicken thighs first absorb a garlicky, peppery spice marinade stained with turmeric to accentuate the golden crust.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Hire a charter and head out to the deep sea, rent a kayak from Bayou Adventure’s Rental Kiosk and test the waters on the bay side, or stay on land and reel in black drum and speckled trout from one of the island’s two piers or a folding chair on the beach.—
Kristy Christiansen,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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Even the linen neps, which give it a stylish, speckled appearance, are random, so no two pieces are identical.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Dec. 2025
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This double-crust, old-fashioned pie may look ordinary on the outside, but when it's sliced, the inside reveals vibrant orange layers of sweet potatoes flecked with spices and sweetened with sugar and sorghum syrup.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
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Halcyon, a mauve tone with turquoise shimmer, and Nymphaea, a magenta flecked with pink and lilac glitter.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
6 Dec. 2025
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Shiny and dark evergreen foliage is held aloft on strong, arching stems mottled with purple flecks.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2025
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The Illinois skies are mottled.—
Matthew Shen Goodman,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Jennings peppered the Wildcats with precision passes for much of the first half, setting the tone with a lucrative trick play early into the contest.—
Kyle Kensing,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Jan. 2026
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In this home, the designer peppered the living room with turquoise and lavender, while in the den (which opens to the main living area), a deeper teal and violet dominate.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Freckled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freckled. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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