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plural noun

ˈmär-bəl

as in sanity

the normal or healthy condition of the mental abilities everyone thought she'd lost her marbles when she made such an illogical suggestion

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verb

present tense third-person singular of marble

as in sprinkles

to mark with small spots especially unevenly marble the paper with several different dyes to get a striking effect

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Kemery sprinkles the tiny seeds either in late fall or very early spring, when there’s still a chance of frost, since cold spells offer the best germination.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026
Thomson sprinkles critique throughout his book like seasoning unevenly applied to a gamey piece of meat.

— Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026

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Prepare to be dazzled from Warsaw’s highest viewing terrace atop Varso Tower, which proudly dots the skyline, before eating your way through the innovative food halls that define the coolest neighborhoods.

— Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Japanese linens top the bed, and designer furniture dots the living space.

— Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026

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Instead, each child interacts only with a sophisticated artificial intelligence, which peppers them with questions about everything from mathematics to philosophy.

— Niral Shah, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
Instead, the original body features a patina that peppers its exterior and is a point of celebration, preserved and maintained for true uniqueness.

— Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2025

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