marble

as in to sprinkle
to mark with small spots especially unevenly marble the paper with several different dyes to get a striking effect

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Recent Examples of marble Each tag is unique due to the intricate marbling process, ensuring that no one will mistake your bag for their own. Amy Jurries, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024 Duroc ham has a deep red color and lots of marbling, resulting in tender, flavorful meat. Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024 Dunk them into a water marbling bath, then paint the tops metallic and add a satin bow to hang them. Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024 The score is based on the amount of marbling in the meat. Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for marble 
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  • Altuve sprinkled similar sentiments throughout subsequent interviews, even if his conviction ran counter to how this franchise conducts business.
    Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
  • The doughnuts and Munchkins will swap regular sprinkles for pink, white and red heart sprinkles.
    Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • Highland’s history is dotted with attempts to reverse its slide toward disrepair.
    Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2025
  • To wit: club ties dotted with skulls, high-contrast block stripes, and slouchy silk knits—ranging in price from $95 to $165.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • Wear gloves while cleaning or handling chemicals (such as formaldehyde) that could cause reactions or staining in the nails. Perform regular maintenance on manicures.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 27 Jan. 2025
  • After slicing and staining their samples, the researchers then slid them under a microscope to measure their growth rings, as well as their blue rings.
    Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
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  • Democrats and Republicans peppered Kennedy with questions about his plans for Medicaid and lowering drug costs.
    Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Across the arguments, the judges peppered Patterson with questions as to why Austin waited until two days after the plea deals were reached to withdraw Escallier's authority to enter into the agreements and assume that power for himself.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2025
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  • Additionally, the Speedy appeared in an indigo blue edition dyed according to Japanese tradition, and a golden edition with a white monogram was created to evoke kinsugi pottery.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Fruit cocktails: Some common brands of canned or packaged fruit medleys use cherries dyed with Red 3.
    Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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  • Then, in September 2023, Swift made her first appearance at a Chiefs game when she was spotted in a box with Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce.
    Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
  • The pair were spotted together on multiple occasions last month and spent their Thanksgiving volunteering for a good cause, teaming up with their children and a charitable organization to help feed members of the unhoused community.
    Meredith Nardino, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Preserved lemon, za’atar, and fresh herbs make frequent appearances, and there are several spectacular fish dishes—a fish kofta flecked with sumac and chile, and spiced salmon skewers—that are worth bringing into your regular rotation.
    Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 30 Jan. 2025
  • And yet, Magic Mike is pure pleasure — albeit pleasure flecked with melancholy recognition that its aging main character can’t keep doing this forever.
    Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025

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“Marble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marble. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.

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