polka dots

plural of polka dot

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for polka dots
Noun
  • To the eye, that’s obvious; as far as your vision can tell, all the planets and stars are mere dots of light affixed to a flat sky.
    Phil Plait, Scientific American, 19 June 2026
  • Nobody in the mainstream coverage is connecting two dots that have enormous implications for grocery retailers.
    Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Boy and Girl Scout troops can also work with Sticky Fingers to earn cooking and baking patches.
    Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
  • People taking diuretics, beta-blockers or any transdermal medication patches should check with a doctor first since heat significantly increases drug absorption through the skin.
    Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • The axolotl was pale with speckles and had injuries to its tail and stomach.
    Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Light streams through the frosted glass, catching flecks of dust.
    Ashley Andreou, STAT, 22 June 2026
  • But flecks of green were visible throughout the stadium as Algeria fans made their presence known as well.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • Curate a collection of bright colors, applying in dots, blobs, and splotches for an elevated art school vibe.
    Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 19 June 2026
  • Proper prep work is essential for a smooth, durable finish to avoid flaws, peeling, streaks, or splotches.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Flash frames, scratches and specks of dust pop up randomly on the screen.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
  • This looks like tiny black or reddish-brown specks that resemble coffee grounds.
    Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
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
Noun
  • Could 28 or 43 be in play for Indiana if the Nets need to keep their roster spots open in anticipation of other moves?
    Tony East, Forbes.com, 24 June 2026
  • Spray shaded areas because fleas typically are not found in hot, dry, sunny spots of your yard.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
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“Polka dots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polka%20dots. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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