marbling

verb

Definition of marblingnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marbling
  1. sprinkling
  2. staining
  3. dotting
  4. dyeing
  5. spotting
  6. stippling
  7. flecking
  8. dappling
Verb
  • Enjoy pomegranates by sprinkling them into yogurt or blending them into a smoothie.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 15 July 2026
  • Viewers witnessed her arranging flowers, harvesting honey, talking about jam and sprinkling edible flowers over various dishes.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of sprinkling
Verb
  • Water treatment systems that remove excess iron can dramatically reduce staining throughout your home.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
  • Drinking water after coffee can help reduce acidity and wash away staining compounds.
    — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026
Definition of staining
Verb
  • And while there are plenty of boutique hotels dotting the Hudson Valley and the Catskills, for true relaxation, why not book an Airbnb?
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • Rather, the ubiquitous neo-Trianon memorials dotting the country are a physical reminder of how central these politics have become.
    — Brett R. Chloupek, The Conversation, 15 July 2026
Definition of dotting
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Often if calcium levels in the soil are too low, plants would also be exhibiting signs of deficiency including stunted growth, curling of leaves and perhaps spotting or scorching on leaves.
    — Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • Including your horse starting to move forward just before the gate opens, then hitting the side of the stall and spotting the field several lengths.
    — Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 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
Verb
  • That’s squishing the spoonbills to new corners of Florida Bay, both to inland spots of the Everglades that used to be dry and have gone soggy and to some of the tiny mangrove islands flecking the bay.
    — Alex Harris July 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
Definition of flecking
Verb
  • 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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