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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
Rebecca Lowe, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Look for signs of stress, pests, and disease (wilting, weak or dead foliage, holes in the leaves, visible pests, or mottled foliage).
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
Others say excessive fluoride intake could cause dental fluorosis, a cosmetic disorder where the teeth become mottled.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
Finally, the mottled clumps of gray sky opened and flecks of snow began pelting the faces of the scouts assembled at Canvas Stadium.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
All sticky floors, brown mottled tables and nasty padded chairs.
—Rebecca Lowe, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Look for signs of stress, pests, and disease (wilting, weak or dead foliage, holes in the leaves, visible pests, or mottled foliage).
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
Others say excessive fluoride intake could cause dental fluorosis, a cosmetic disorder where the teeth become mottled.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
Finally, the mottled clumps of gray sky opened and flecks of snow began pelting the faces of the scouts assembled at Canvas Stadium.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mottled
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That Trump and Zelensky spoke privately, face to face and hunched over on chairs on the marbled floors of the pope’s home, on the day of his funeral, was perhaps a fitting way to honor his wishes.—
Darlene Superville and Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Its pinkish-purple flowers are also magnets for bees, and its marbled, green and white leaves are attractive even when the plant isn’t in bloom.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2025
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Like the spotted handfish, the red handfish (thymichthys politus) takes its name from its appearance.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
18 June 2025
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The shelter also posted a video of Kaylee with her orange-and-black spotted head pressed against the wall, not interacting with anything.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2025
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The whole rug needs to get wet or colors in the fiber could migrate and result in a blotched look.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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Its leaves are deciduous and sometimes white-blotched.—
Howard Garrett,
Dallas News,
16 Aug. 2021
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Other varieties provide additional design elements such as interesting bark, colorful fruits, and fabulous fall foliage to enhance the garden all year long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Kelce attended the event wearing a white muscle tank, patriotic shorts, and white sneakers, accompanied by a colorful baseball cap.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Spice up your Super Bowl party with these pinto beans, garnished with savory bacon and spicy poblano peppers.—
Christopher Michel,
Country Living,
2 Feb. 2023
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Two types of beans (black and pinto) bring the protein count in this healthy enchilada casserole up to 19 grams per serving.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2022
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“Mottled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mottled. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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