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
Koch noted that these smaller pockmarks were often brighter than expected.
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Denise Chow, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
By midday, the system had enough data in the cloud from other GLCs running the routes that more pockmarks were being flagged on the dash.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
Before, in between and since, a litany of decisions not made or gone wrong pockmarks the franchise.
—Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Denise Chow, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
By midday, the system had enough data in the cloud from other GLCs running the routes that more pockmarks were being flagged on the dash.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
Before, in between and since, a litany of decisions not made or gone wrong pockmarks the franchise.
—Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pockmarks
Noun
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James said nothing changes in his preparation from the regular season to the postseason, even when a looming battle against Rockets star Kevin Durant might reopen old playoff scars on Saturday night.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Even just a little rain on burn scars can quickly lead to flash floods and debris flows, Schumacher said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Thermal runaway can be triggered by a variety of conditions, including battery damage, overheating, overcharging, manufacturing defects, exposure to salt water, and external fires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Apr. 2026
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The company continues to battle new production glitches, including wiring defects on undelivered jets.—
John Pacenti,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This was a black one with blotches faintly outlined in pale yellow, a beautiful but deadly looking animal.—
Dr. C. E. Kuschel,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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The eggs vary in color—from white to blue to brown—with speckles, blotches, and other markings and are also distinctive in shape.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Functionality and style aside, this new arrival gets top marks in the safety department, too.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival launched in 1999 and 2026 marks its 25th edition.—
Kayla Bartkowski,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Pockmarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pockmarks. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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