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
Prime rib is a desirable cut of beef, known for its rich flavor and marbling from fat.
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2026
The marbling method, a simple smoosh, pinch, and roll, creates bakery-worthy swirls in every cookie.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2026
The marbling method, a simple smoosh, pinch, and roll, creates bakery-worthy swirls in every cookie.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marbling
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This means there's lots of ways to add them to your diet, including blending ground flaxseed into smoothies or sprinkling whole flaxseeds on top of oatmeal.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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Avoid sprinkling coffee on the stems.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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Too much moisture can seep into cracks, causing swelling, staining, or warping.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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Be sure to rinse thoroughly to avoid staining, as this formula will transfer if left behind.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, wind and solar farms joined the list, dotting farmland across the country and providing the nation’s fastest-growing source of energy.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Among the upscale mountain towns dotting the Dolomites, fashion and fur have been cultural staples for as long as anyone can remember.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Sometimes dyeing your hair at home is the best option for changing up your hair color.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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When John commands Cal to cut his long hair, Cal rebels by dyeing it platinum and trimming it into a chin-length bob.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Even Wilder was completely engaged, spotting colorful beadwork and laughing as Alvin played.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Coyotes are a familiar presence in the foothills around Pasadena, Altadena and Burbank, where residents have grown accustomed to spotting the animals in streets and on doorstep cameras.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 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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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 28 Feb. 2026.
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