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as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors
a mottled complexion
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as in dotted
marked with spots
mottled leather upholstery that isn't supposed to look perfect
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as in sprinkled
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
old papers that were mottled by mold
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Recent Examples of mottled
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
Miss Freedom was now fleeing down the avenue, her mottled body almost airborne.
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Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
The air rang with random alarms; the soft surfaces were mottled with mystery stains.
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Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Its fur was the mottled grey and russet brown of autumn leaves, the tip of its tail black, as if dipped in paint.
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Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
Miss Freedom was now fleeing down the avenue, her mottled body almost airborne.
—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
The foliage is typically mottled with silvery or light green variegation.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
The air rang with random alarms; the soft surfaces were mottled with mystery stains.
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Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mottled
Adjective
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Saperavi is the starting point for reds — the name means dye in Georgian, a reference to its extraordinary pigmentation, one of only a handful of grapes in the world with naturally colored flesh and juice.
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People are encouraged to drink plenty of water, wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, and avoid outdoor activities during the warmest parts fo the day.
Adjective
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So if the Heat money is there – with or without Giannis Antetokounmpo – Norm signs on the dotted line.
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Mercury’s clash with Neptune begs you to hold off on signing on the dotted line.
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These, like many of the Guerlains, are small bottles, sprinkled throughout his collection among the factices.
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Each side gets sprinkled with salt and sugar to enhance the flavor.
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The collection includes a mix of matte, satin, solid, and marbled shadows, so there are endless ways to customize your look.
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Cabana has built an entire universe around pattern, color, and decorative exuberance, and this marbled wastebasket fits perfectly within that world.
Adjective
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The soles of the sneakers draw from Jordan’s original Infrared Air Jordan 6, but add a touch of speckled detailing to switch things up.
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The scalloped edges and speckled texture add a textural layer to your tapescape while serving as a sweet landing spot for serving utensils during meals.
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Prosecutors said a boxcutter stained with what appeared to be blood was found in the car, and there were also possible bloodstains found on the steering wheel and exterior door.
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At the site, an Associated Press reporter saw rubble and chunks of concrete stained with blood.
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The whole rug needs to get wet or colors in the fiber could migrate and result in a blotched look.
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Its leaves are deciduous and sometimes white-blotched.
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Around us were rolling hills flecked with houses, dappled by the sun shining through the clouds.
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Open the door to streets lined with trees and flecked with benches, where the bell of the light rail dings its warning as cyclists zip by on narrow roads.
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“Mottled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mottled. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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