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
The lack of marbling, fat, and bone diminishes the beefy taste of these cuts.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marbling
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The younger two brothers float paper boats in the kitchen sink and Jeremy plays along, sprinkling flour on their heads—but making the kitchen a total mess.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Jacobs, 33, sits next to her, sprinkling something in while their son, Benson, wears a ghost costume and adds something else.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Make sure the deck is completely dry before staining or sealing it.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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If staining persists, Flores recommends using a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol to gently rub the affected area.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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To recreate at home, use varying sizes of dotting tools, making sure to let each layer dry before applying the next.—
Georgia Day,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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Come winter, beach towns like this one dotting the Atlantic Coast stretch of Florida surrounding Fort Lauderdale have long brimmed with French Canadian tourists and other snowbirds who arrive for warmth and sunshine.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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One day later, Smith shared a video of Cline dyeing Easter eggs while his mom sang and danced.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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For many fans — including plenty in the audience with neon green or pink hair — dyeing your own hair at home is part of self-discovery.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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New Jersey continued the good relations by spotting the B’s the first four goals of the game in the first period.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Nothing can be more startling than spotting a bear on a hiking trail or worse – in your neighborhood.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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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
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In my mind, that always meant at least a plane ride's worth of travel—me in safari gear, sunlight dappling through the canopy, and swinging vines overhead.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Marbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marbling. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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