marble

verb

Definition of marblenext
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 Additionally, unlike traditional bleaching which tends to give fabrics a flat look, Zero allows marbling. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026 The lack of marbling, fat, and bone diminishes the beefy taste of these cuts. — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026 Fat is where flavor comes from, just like marbling in a steak. — Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 14 Feb. 2026 The marbling effect of this manicure aggregates the polish at the tip of each nail, but diffuses the border of the nail tips and pulls the color down towards the base in a watercolor style. — Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 24 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for marble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marble
  1. sprinkle
  2. dot
  3. stain
  4. pepper
  5. dye
  6. spot
  7. fleck
Verb
  • For a glossy, sparkly finish, brush the edges of the pastry with egg wash and sprinkle all over with Turbinado sugar before baking.
    — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
  • One of the surprises aboard Beyond was the enviable art sprinkled throughout every nook and cranny.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of sprinkle
Verb
  • The white sand beach, dotted with blue-and-white striped cabanas (in the center part of the bay), stretches for a generous eight kilometers.
    — Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The backstory There are countless historic military forts dotting the islands of Casco Bay, but Fort Scammel on House Island is the only one to have ever seen combat.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of dot
Verb
  • The bronze is reportedly stained lipstick-pink from fans kissing it.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Ceiling tiles were stained and chipped throughout the main cook line in the restaurant located inside the kid-friendly entertainment center.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Definition of stain
Verb
  • The typical guests were generally older couples, average age somewhere around 55-65, peppered here and there with larger groups of friends or families.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Usually, that meant simply shaking salt and pepper over the tomato slices.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 July 2026
Definition of pepper
Verb
  • The silk taffeta dress was specially woven and dyed ivory and featured a ruffled collar, puffed sleeves, voluminous skirt and, perhaps most notably, a dramatic 25-foot train and 153-yard tulle veil.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
  • Young women cut and dyed their hair, believing that the killer was targeting people with long, dark locks.
    — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of dye
Verb
  • Having spotted Sheepstealer earlier in the episode, Addam arrives with Rhaenyra to apprehend the wild dragon’s rider.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Despite the uncertainty, Bergvall remained professional on tour and was frequently spotted in Sydney with Gray, enjoying the sights on foot and by bike.
    — Elias Burke, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of spot
Verb
  • Family, friends and neighbors filled the frames with dancing and dominoes; their apartments painted in shades of mint, butter yellow and palomino pink, flecked with a patina cultivated by humidity and time.
    — Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026
  • Teal is coming out on top, with its mesmerizing mix of sea-blue and green undertones, as well as flamingo pinks flecked with iridescent shimmer particles.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 18 July 2026
Definition of fleck

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“Marble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marble. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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