MARBLED Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈmär-bəld

Definition of marbled

as in colored

having blotches of two or more colors a marbled chocolate and vanilla cake

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verb

past tense of marble

as in sprinkled

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 marbled

Adjective

This one features a dusty green base topped with white and brown veining for a marbled effect. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026 When shopping, look for meaty bones with beef that is nicely marbled (not too fatty) and bright red, not turning grey. — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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The 21st century has yielded no shortage of stylish horror marbled with devious veins of pitch-dark humor — Peter Strickland’s In Fabric, Jennifer Kent’s The Babadook, Halina Reijn’s Bodies Bodies Bodies, Sam Raimi’s Drag Me to Hell, pretty much every Jordan Peele feature. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026 Brisket is a tough, richly marbled cut that only turns tender after hours of low-and-slow cooking, when connective tissue breaks down and fat renders into the meat. — Paula Disbrowe, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for marbled

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There were beautiful boulevards, sweeping bridges over the Moskva River, wide Stalin-era avenues lined with imposing granite buildings, and quiet nineteenth-century neighborhoods of pastel-colored mansions.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Located within the historic Castle District, the area features cobbled streets, several museums, and the striking Matthias Church, which is known for its highly detailed, multi-colored interior décor.

— Lucy Handley, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of colored

Adjective

By the late 1960s, his portfolio included colorful posters and designs that appeared widely in popular culture, according to his official website.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
The colorful soiree, which is entering its 42nd year, marks the end of carnival season and stretches over two weekends.

— Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of colorful

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Numerous milestones, from Peart studying with jazz player Freddie Gruber and reinventing his playing style to writing Ghost Rider, a memoir about riding motorcycles and grieving the loss of his wife and daughter, are dotted along the way.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026
The purple walls are dotted with photos of the homegrown superstar, who passed away ten years ago this year.

— David Farley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of dotted

Adjective

Other invasive plants including Tree of Heaven, the host plant for the highly invasive spotted lanternfly, has been found in The Preserve as well.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026
Because spotted skunks are relatively rare in California wildlife rehabilitation centers and in the surrounding area, there were no other skunks of his kind available to keep him company.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

Definition of spotted

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The case has attracted widespread attention because the nature of Fortune’s death recalled lynchings in the Southern state, which has a tumultuous civil rights history stained by episodes of racial violence.

— Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Several others said the incident has stained India’s credibility and the Hindu religion.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of stained

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The pillowy dough is flecked with cinnamon and crowded with tender chunks of apple.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Mikey Madison’s pink- and purple-flecked tinsel became one of the defining beauty details of Ani in 2024’s Anora, while Zara Larsson has made shimmering, maximalist hair a fixture of her Midnight Sun era.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026

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