Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of polka dot
The footwear had a vintage aura, and paired with her white knee-high socks and polka dot dress, the singer-songwriter almost looked plucked out of the London mod scene of the ’60s.
—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
The style is available in over 50 different colors and patterns—from vibrant florals and playful polka dots to classic stripes and solid tones.
—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
Storrie wore a black Saint Laurent suit with a polka dot high-neck top that featured a long flowing scarf.
—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
The polka dot pattern, paired with a classic midi silhouette and round neckline, strikes that perfect balance between playful and polished.
—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for polka dot
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
The style is available in over 50 different colors and patterns—from vibrant florals and playful polka dots to classic stripes and solid tones.
—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
Storrie wore a black Saint Laurent suit with a polka dot high-neck top that featured a long flowing scarf.
—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
The polka dot pattern, paired with a classic midi silhouette and round neckline, strikes that perfect balance between playful and polished.
—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for polka dot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for polka dot
Noun
-
Fans are still aghast that Destiny 2 has reached the end of service, with the game not just wrapping up its content updates but also any level of support, with no more balance patches or even hotfixes to come, aside from one or two urgent ones.
-
At the time, certain teams wore BLM patches and stenciled the BLM logo onto the pitcher’s mounds.
Noun
-
Maybe these dots of Smith’s life somehow will connect one day in a way that makes more sense … and perhaps even offers some consolation.
-
The Falcons gave the green dot to Divine Deablo at inside linebacker.
Noun
-
Designed for dedicated viewing rooms, the Valerion Max offers 4K UHD projection with 3,500 lumens and speckle reduction to reduce the unwanted artifacts caused by laser projection.
-
Similarly, their laser-phosphor light engine can't show laser speckle, which can be an issue for tri-color laser sources.
Noun
-
Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.
-
Pine snakes can grow up to 56 inches in length, have black, brown, and russet scales with dark blotches along their backs, and are noted for having a pointed nose, which experts believe may help with burrowing.
Noun
-
My mother spitting cherry pips with me and my sister.
-
The second chick followed about a week later, starting to pip on March 17 and hatching on March 19.
Noun
-
The group previously backed Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains, D-Bakersfield, in the primary, even paying for a $135,000 ad spot.
-
The family’s burger spot — George’s Burger Stand — sits three blocks away and has seen similar drops in business, according to De La Torre.
Noun
-
Proper prep work is essential for a smooth, durable finish to avoid flaws, peeling, streaks, or splotches.
-
Patients with melasma, a skin condition that causes brown splotches to appear on the face, need to be especially careful about wearing SPF in summer months.
Noun
-
Light streams through the frosted glass, catching flecks of dust.
-
But flecks of green were visible throughout the stadium as Algeria fans made their presence known as well.
Cite this Entry
“Polka dot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polka%20dot. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
