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verb

past tense of marble

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of marbled
Adjective
The marbled acrylic design is incredibly stylish, and despite being dropped, kicked, and tossed around, the teeth have yet to break. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2025 Creative Tonic Design The colors of the geometric floor tiles in this lounge by Creative Tonic match those in the marbled niches on either side of the chimney breast. Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025 As a result, marbled cats are considered one of the country’s rarest and most mysterious animals. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025 The palate featured similar flavors and accents of spruce tip, marbled rye toast, and baking spice. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for marbled
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marbled
Adjective
  • Grief has grayed-out her love for colorful creation.
    Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
  • At the end of a Monday morning meeting, realtors lined up to spin a colorful wheel to earn prizes, such as money for gas or Starbucks.
    Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2025
Adjective
  • The shelter also posted a video of Kaylee with her orange-and-black spotted head pressed against the wall, not interacting with anything.
    TJ Macias, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2025
  • The study, published Wednesday, found that the rig shark -- also known as the spotted estuary smoothhound -- produces clicking sounds when handled, according to the study.
    Megan Forrester, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The whole rug needs to get wet or colors in the fiber could migrate and result in a blotched look.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
  • Its leaves are deciduous and sometimes white-blotched.
    Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 16 Aug. 2021
Verb
  • That was apparent even in the first period, as the Canucks — a team that’s struggled enormously all season to generate looks and scoring chances — peppered their old teammate DeSmith with all manner of quality chances.
    Thomas Drance, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Sarah’s demise happens early on in the film, but her presence is still peppered throughout via flashbacks, momentary flashes mid-scene and photographic reminders.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Spice up your Super Bowl party with these pinto beans, garnished with savory bacon and spicy poblano peppers.
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Two types of beans (black and pinto) bring the protein count in this healthy enchilada casserole up to 19 grams per serving.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2022
Adjective
  • Others say excessive fluoride intake could cause dental fluorosis, a cosmetic disorder where the teeth become mottled.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Finally, the mottled clumps of gray sky opened and flecks of snow began pelting the faces of the scouts assembled at Canvas Stadium.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025

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“Marbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marbled. Accessed 15 May. 2025.

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