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Recent Examples of polka dot
Storrie wore a black Saint Laurent suit with a polka dot high-neck top that featured a long flowing scarf.
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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
One side features a spring-ready floral pattern, and the other has a solid background with a subtle polka dot design.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
The former sent out an oversized black and white polka dot skirt—a wink to the retro print—styled with a textured top and gladiator sandals, while Dries Van Noten’s red and white abstract set evoked Mediterranean nonchalance.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
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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
One side features a spring-ready floral pattern, and the other has a solid background with a subtle polka dot design.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
The former sent out an oversized black and white polka dot skirt—a wink to the retro print—styled with a textured top and gladiator sandals, while Dries Van Noten’s red and white abstract set evoked Mediterranean nonchalance.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polka dot
Noun
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For bees and pollinators, any patch of flowering plants in summer works.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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To add to it, apply a bit of your favorite spot treatment or a pimple patch.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The numerous bright red dots strewn around M88’s spiral arms are old stars, while the pink and blue represent star clusters and dust clouds.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
30 May 2026
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Patterns range from stripes to polka-dots to florals, and the swim dress is available in sizes XS to 22 plus.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Noun
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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
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The creature was pale with speckles and had suffered injuries to its tail and stomach, believed to have been caused by a predator, BBC reported.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The sides may be mottled with brown blotches.—
Ken Perrotte,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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Their bodies vary in color from light to dark gray, have rows of black or charcoal blotches running along them and have a reddish-brown stripe running down the middle of their backs.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Noun
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My mother spitting cherry pips with me and my sister.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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The second chick followed about a week later, starting to pip on March 17 and hatching on March 19.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Local joint Frederick’s is a prime spot to grab a drink and catch some live music.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The state's ranking improved by two spots from the previous year, moving from 23rd to 21st.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The resulting mess of colors and splotches would be impossible to put back together, even using a quantum computer, according to the research.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
27 May 2026
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The lobby’s elevator doors opened and a woman with a giant white saucer on her head and a matching floor-length coat, embellished with red splotches that evoked stab wounds, slowly exited.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Noun
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From the train windows, expect to spot the aquamarine waves of Ligurian Sea crashing against the stony coast, candy-colored houses huddled together on the hillsides, tiny wooden boats gliding through village harbors, and flecks of golden-sand beaches.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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The light had a wintry grain, with flecks of color suspended in it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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“Polka dot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polka%20dot. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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