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polka dot

noun

Definition of polka dot

as in patch

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Recent Examples of polka dot Then, read all about how makeup artist Alexandra French created their polka dot lip look for the cover. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 25 June 2026 Craig wore a James Bond-worthy navy tuxedo and Weisz opted for a classic black gown with polka dot accents. — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 The microfiber quilt is fully reversible and available in a variety of patterns, including botanical, striped, polka dot, and chevron designs. — Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026 The red polka dots on a white background were meant to pay homage to Japan's flag. — Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for polka dot

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Noun

Through the agreement, in collaboration with Learfield, an XRP jersey patch will be featured on all Kansas team uniforms, marking the first time a cryptocurrency will be integrated into the jersey of a major college athletics program.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026
Massage it on rough, bumpy patches and areas prone to ingrown hairs for brighter, smoother, healthier-looking skin.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Definition of patch

Noun

Historic photos and artwork dot the walls, and overall the rooms feel comfortable.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
The latest minutes of the Federal Reserve's rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee meeting under new chairman Kevin Warsh showed officials were split over the direction of rates, with the dot-plot grid tilting towards one rate hike this year.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Definition of dot

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.

— Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Similarly, their laser-phosphor light engine can't show laser speckle, which can be an issue for tri-color laser sources.

— M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 17 May 2026

Definition of speckle

Noun

Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
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.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026

Definition of blotch

Noun

With a Triple-A pitcher called up for a spot start and a utilityman smacking an early two-run homer, the Boston Red Sox, having now won eight straight games, keep winning with an unlikely formula.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Borges took down midfielder Kimmi Ascanio in the box, resulting in a penalty kick for the Wave (9-5-1) in the 86th minute, but Lia Godfrey’s shot from the spot hit the post.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of spot

Noun

Should the seafood-averse find their way through the door, look to an excellent roast chicken in ham jus, accompanied by a welcome splotch of mustard.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
After some workers manually fished out algae and additional filtration machines were installed, the water has turned mostly blue again, with some splotches of lime green.

— Jesús Rodríguez, New Yorker, 25 June 2026

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