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
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
Who doesn’t love a bold red from Rioja paired with a well marbled ribeye steak or a juicy Zinfandel served with a slow cooked pork shoulder?
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 May 2025
Meet the Italian Resin Flat Brush, a beautiful 2023 Best of Beauty-winner made of marbled Italian resin, nylon and boar bristles, complete with a satisfying heft.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 12 May 2025
So tested this box and received two perfectly marbled New York strip steaks, and the delicious result after cooking them still visits her in her dreams.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 11 May 2025
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The athlete and 2023 U.S. Open champion’s kit featured a marbled illusion fabric in shades of dark blue set against a muted purple tone.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
Who doesn’t love a bold red from Rioja paired with a well marbled ribeye steak or a juicy Zinfandel served with a slow cooked pork shoulder?
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 May 2025
Meet the Italian Resin Flat Brush, a beautiful 2023 Best of Beauty-winner made of marbled Italian resin, nylon and boar bristles, complete with a satisfying heft.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 12 May 2025
So tested this box and received two perfectly marbled New York strip steaks, and the delicious result after cooking them still visits her in her dreams.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marbled
Adjective
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Other varieties provide additional design elements such as interesting bark, colorful fruits, and fabulous fall foliage to enhance the garden all year long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Kelce attended the event wearing a white muscle tank, patriotic shorts, and white sneakers, accompanied by a colorful baseball cap.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Like the spotted handfish, the red handfish (thymichthys politus) takes its name from its appearance.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
18 June 2025
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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
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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
Verb
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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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Quiet time to wonder, daydream and relish the mottled bark of sycamore trees has fallen by the wayside.—
Patricia Steckler,
Baltimore Sun,
18 June 2025
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What looks like something tangled, speckled or mottled, clearly out of place amid a cluster of broken rushes, cattails, algae, has captured her excited attention.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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“Marbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marbled. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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