Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for polka dots
Noun
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Citizens can help connect the dots and influence the science.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026 -
Last year, something damaged my chives and garlic, starting with odd rows of white dots on the leaves.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Manufacturers of estradiol patches have struggled to keep pace, creating supply disruptions at pharmacies across the country.—
Kristine Lazar,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Some of these areas are just patches of turf with Adirondack chairs — popular with exploration-minded toddlers, or kids with a ball.—
Rachel Kraus,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This includes checking for the aforementioned signs, such as yellow leaves, spots, speckles, and stickiness, but most importantly, inspecting the plants for bugs and eggs on their leaves, containers, and surrounding areas.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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There are more than 800 different varieties of camellias throughout the park, ranging from white to deep red solid flowers to multi-colored petals with spots and speckles.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Although other pests cause similar damage, thrips damage is often associate with numerous small flecks of dark green to black fecal matter.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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Jimenez created this manicure using a sage green shimmer polish enhanced with delicate silver flecks, giving the shade incredible depth and dimension.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Tucked into a valley in the south of Iceland, this 82-foot-long outdoor pool feels as wild as its setting; a concrete haven jutting from the side of the basalt rock cliffs, draped in splotches of moss.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Outside,
3 Mar. 2026
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Various images circulating on social media show the Rigid Levi’s x Air Jordan 3 SP with splotches of what appears to be mold across its blue denim upper.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Subjects are often, to the naked eye, tiny specks of light surrounded by darkness.—
Tantse Walter,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Tiny beads of blood had seeped out and dried into tiny specks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Its purple black center was surrounded by blotches of varying shades and textures, raised or sunken at places.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
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These blotches are fairly plant friendly and produce what is known as algal leaf spot.—
Brian Bell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While some locals are selective about downtown spots, the hotel has seen a growing mix of visitors and residents alike, with San Antonians stopping by for drinks at Bar 414 or sweets from Paris Baguette.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Juniper is a drought-tolerant and low-maintenance ground cover that, despite its winter associations, thrives in hot-summer climates in addition to colder spots.—
Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Polka dots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polka%20dots. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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