as in scars
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 pockmarks
Before, in between and since, a litany of decisions not made or gone wrong pockmarks the franchise.
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Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pockmarks
Noun
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The sudden carnage has been profound, leaving pain and scars.—
Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Premier League is an altogether different beast and Arsenal bear the scars of three successive second-place finishes.—
Peter South,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Their imaging has discovered defects in past parts.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The jury did not find Uber liable for negligence or design defects, and the company was not ordered to pay punitive damages.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These blotches are fairly plant friendly and produce what is known as algal leaf spot.—
Brian Bell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2026
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Photos show the Maratus australis spider, which has an intricate pattern of blue and brown blotches edged with bright teal and red-orange stripes.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Check all pieces for maker’s marks as these can shed some light on their quality.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, as the only Midwestern pick, Chicago earned consistently high marks for its architecture, vibrant arts and culture, offerings, and dynamic dining scene.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Pockmarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pockmarks. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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