as in scar
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
the explosion left little pockmarks all over the face of the adjacent building
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Recent Examples of pockmark
The Patriots released kicker Justin Rohrwasser this past week, leaving another pockmark on Bill Belichick’s draft record.
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BostonGlobe.com, 27 Mar. 2021
Smaller collisions occur more often, so the pattern of pockmarks on Ryugu could have been produced in just nine million years.
—Kenneth Chang, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2020
One-time pollution episodes left further pockmarks in the nation’s mussel beds.
—Marion Renault, Wired, 18 Apr. 2020
The pop-up camera gave you a front camera without any screen blemishes at all, and now OnePlus has downgraded with a pockmark in the top-left corner of the phone.
—Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 14 Apr. 2020
See All Example Sentences for pockmark
BostonGlobe.com, 27 Mar. 2021
Smaller collisions occur more often, so the pattern of pockmarks on Ryugu could have been produced in just nine million years.
—Kenneth Chang, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2020
One-time pollution episodes left further pockmarks in the nation’s mussel beds.
—Marion Renault, Wired, 18 Apr. 2020
The pop-up camera gave you a front camera without any screen blemishes at all, and now OnePlus has downgraded with a pockmark in the top-left corner of the phone.
—Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 14 Apr. 2020
See All Example Sentences for pockmark
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pockmark
Noun
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Whether nestled in lush forests or barren deserts, these towns bear the scars of time, showcasing human ingenuity while reminding us of the inevitability of decay.—
Kieron Marchese,
Architectural Digest,
25 Aug. 2025
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Flash flooding is also possible over burn scar areas including the Davis, Conner, Bear, Mill, Inn and Tamarack burn scars.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Think of it as smarter tools for everyday problems: • Quality Inspections: Instead of relying on tired eyes and manual checklists, manufacturers are using AI to flag defects in real time.—
Bill Rokos,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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By contrast, one of the most robust studies on SSRI use in pregnancy found no significant increase in congenital heart defects or most other major malformations when SSRIs were used in the first trimester, adds Dr. Batista.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Its back has orange and gray markings with a scattering of darker brown blotches.—
Aspen Pflughoeft
Updated July 9,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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The baby was purple-gray-colored, in blotches; wet, smeared in blood and what looked like whitish wax.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Are there any marks or labels on the piece to help determine its provenance?—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Aug. 2025
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During a blazing international summer of hot times and marks, that has been the biggest story in the world of track and field.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Pockmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pockmark. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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