as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors
a marbled chocolate and vanilla cake
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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
Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
That Trump and Zelensky spoke privately, face to face and hunched over on chairs on the marbled floors of the pope’s home, on the day of his funeral, was perhaps a fitting way to honor his wishes.
—Darlene Superville and Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Its pinkish-purple flowers are also magnets for bees, and its marbled, green and white leaves are attractive even when the plant isn’t in bloom.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2025
Ramsay redesigned the menu to include local food and upgraded the restaurant’s interior, adding art deco-style touches, new seating, contemporary marbled countertops, wall art and a tufted sofa in the private niche.
—Bryna Zumer, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2025
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Adjective
Clos du Mont-Olivet Châteauneuf-du-Pape, full-bodied and deeply French, is harmonious with shellfish and richly marbled beef.
—Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
That Trump and Zelensky spoke privately, face to face and hunched over on chairs on the marbled floors of the pope’s home, on the day of his funeral, was perhaps a fitting way to honor his wishes.
—Darlene Superville and Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Its pinkish-purple flowers are also magnets for bees, and its marbled, green and white leaves are attractive even when the plant isn’t in bloom.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2025
Ramsay redesigned the menu to include local food and upgraded the restaurant’s interior, adding art deco-style touches, new seating, contemporary marbled countertops, wall art and a tufted sofa in the private niche.
—Bryna Zumer, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marbled
Adjective
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The 13-minute show featured over 250 drones creating colorful animations in the sky over Park Avenue in downtown San Jose.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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The black chord piece featured six gold fish — with various colorful gems as eyes — as well as a small jade-colored fish.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Remember, each drop can do this, so many times, the whole plant can look like a spotted mess.—
Dr. Matthew Lisy,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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There are two species: the striped cucumber beetle and the spotted cucumber beetle, which are both about 1/5-inch in length, either with three black stripes or 12 black spots on a yellowish to yellowish-green body.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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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
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Its leaves are deciduous and sometimes white-blotched.—
Howard Garrett,
Dallas News,
16 Aug. 2021
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The babies, usually two or three to a family, start as small, fluffy creatures with dark, mottled spots on their heads and webbed feet much too big for their bodies.—
Monica Deeks,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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His upper lip was swollen and bruised a mottled pinkish blue, and the skin on his face was rubbed raw.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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“Marbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marbled. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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