polka dot

noun

Definition of polka dotnext
as in patch

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Recent Examples of polka dot One of Kate Spade’s most timeless prints is the classic black-and-white polka dot. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for polka dot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for polka dot
  1. patch
  2. dot
  3. speckle
  4. blotch
  5. pip
  6. spot
  7. splotch
  8. fleck
Noun
  • On a warm July afternoon near Fairbanks, a volunteer with the Alaska Bee Atlas kneels beside a patch of blooming fireweed, gently sweeping a net through the air.
    — Timothy Bundy, Washington Post, 17 July 2026
  • How to spot Perseid shooting stars Perseid meteors can be spotted anytime after dark from tonight onwards, streaking away from a patch of sky, or radiant, located close to the red supergiant star Eta Persei in the constellation Perseus.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of patch
Noun
  • Pair them with everything from a simple tank to a sporty jersey, or take a cue from this guest, who leans into a playful mood with a matching polka-dot set and flip-flops.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 21 July 2026
  • Whether heading to a sporting match, packing for vacation, or dressing for a summer night out, consider these outfit formulas your blueprint to styling polka-dot dresses right now.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 21 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
  • Watching England pip a goal in the 55th minute and then suddenly decide to play its luck, which ultimately failed to work out, felt oddly familiar to me as a Real Madrid fan.
    — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • My mother spitting cherry pips with me and my sister.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Definition of pip
Noun
  • The Kansas City Royals needed another spot-start on Saturday afternoon against the San Diego Padres at Kauffman Stadium.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 19 July 2026
  • The food trailer will stay put in West 7th as a light night spot.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2026
Definition of spot
Noun
  • Furniture stains and splotches are the last thing anyone wants to think about when curating the perfect domestic space, but there’s nothing remotely enjoyable about discolored blobs on furniture.
    — Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of splotch
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
Definition of fleck

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