Thesaurus results for MARBLING

marbling

verb

Definition of marbling

present participle of marble

as in sprinkling

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 marbling To create marbling, run a table knife (or wooden skewer) through the batters in a swirling motion. — Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026 Additionally, unlike traditional bleaching which tends to give fabrics a flat look, Zero allows marbling. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026 The lack of marbling, fat, and bone diminishes the beefy taste of these cuts. — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026 Prime rib is a desirable cut of beef, known for its rich flavor and marbling from fat. — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2026 The result is a marbling effect that looks like mini fireworks. — Nicole Harris, Parents, 6 June 2023

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Trump for decades has loved gold and marble, liberally sprinkling them about his development projects and his personal spaces.

— Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026
In her Tinker Bell costume, Ashley seems as thirsty for a peach as Shamea is, reveling in the opportunity to tell her side of the story but obviously sprinkling her own fairy dust of exaggeration into the narrative.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 27 July 2026

Definition of sprinkling

Verb

The closest look-alike, the black staining polypore mushroom, bruises to a black color when handled.

— Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
The performance material is made with a blend of polyester, viscose, and linen blend to help prevent staining or wear and tear over the years.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of staining

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In one of the last shots, Camille’s character lies flat on a bed with stab wounds dotting her abdomen.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Decades later, fulfilling the typical American Dream of a home with white picket fence dotting the front lawn has become all but unattainable, as home prices have soared 235% since January 2000.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of dotting

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The Grammy-winning singer has never shied away from dyeing her hair.

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Any colors that can catch your eye from a plate (and make your mouth water) are guaranteed to make an impact in 2026; edible flowers are the key to organically dyeing drinks and desserts with different hues.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026

Definition of dyeing

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Joe Louis called to his wife, spotting her waiting for him at the Los Angeles airport.

— Kelefa Sanneh, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
After years of exploring national parks across the country—from early mornings in Acadia to unforgettable days spotting wildlife in Yellowstone—I’ve found that no two parks require you to pack the same way.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of spotting

Verb

Two pumps on the back of my hand did the trick, stippling it across my red-speckled cheeks and around my nose.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2025
The yellowing, eventually turning to brown, starts with stippling or tiny dots on the foliage where mites have pierced the leaves’ epidermis with their stylets or sucking mouthparts.

— Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025

Definition of stippling

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Rumours break like waves in some nameless river, dappling our sleeves with falsehood.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
The ballpark’s roof was open, the sun still dappling the downtown Miami skyline beyond left field at the start -- a beautiful tableau.

— Greg Cote Updated March 27, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026

Definition of dappling

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