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Recent Examples of polka dot
Don't miss out on the polka dot trend, and snag this $20 set.
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Amanda Le, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Wearing a cornflower suit with polka dots and bows, the NHS pediatric nurse took center stage at the Easter service in Windsor alongside her fiancé, Peter Phillips.
—Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
Coordinates include a denim jacket and denim shorts with lasered polka dots and double branding, and a reversible plaid jacket and matching shorts.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2026
Seconds later, a man in his late 20s climbed out of the darkness, carrying with him a pink polka dot roller suitcase.
—Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Amanda Le, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Wearing a cornflower suit with polka dots and bows, the NHS pediatric nurse took center stage at the Easter service in Windsor alongside her fiancé, Peter Phillips.
—Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
Coordinates include a denim jacket and denim shorts with lasered polka dots and double branding, and a reversible plaid jacket and matching shorts.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2026
Seconds later, a man in his late 20s climbed out of the darkness, carrying with him a pink polka dot roller suitcase.
—Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polka dot
Noun
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That waiver allows existing routers to continue receiving updates that patch vulnerabilities, maintain functionality and ensure compatibility with operating systems.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Their only view of the outside world is a patch of sky seen through a window four inches wide.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sullivan said Rodriguez will wear the green dot as the player who receives radio communication from coach Jeff Hafley, who will call Miami’s defense, in due time.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Now, the Cowboys not only have experience in there, but also a player who can be the lead communicator, wearing the green dot on his helmet, for a defense that was missing that final crucial piece after a busy offseason reconstructing that unit.—
Nick Harris
April 25,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Many types of lungwort grow leaves which are frequently splashed with silvery white speckles for extra interest in the shady part of the garden.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
18 Apr. 2026
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The eggs vary in color—from white to blue to brown—with speckles, blotches, and other markings and are also distinctive in shape.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This was a black one with blotches faintly outlined in pale yellow, a beautiful but deadly looking animal.—
Dr. C. E. Kuschel,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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The eggs vary in color—from white to blue to brown—with speckles, blotches, and other markings and are also distinctive in shape.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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The second chick started to pip on March 17 and hatched on March 19.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Cook, undisturbed, 2 minutes, then toss and continue to cook, undisturbed, until vegetables are charred in spots and tender, 1–2 minutes more.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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That makes his landing spot — or even a selection — anybody's guess.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The alternative rocker included a close-up photo of her infected leg, which was covered in red splotches.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The pants featured an unusual dark brown splotch print that looked almost like stains.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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Its design, crafted by Russell Sage Studio, is meant to be an on-the-nose reflection of the distillery's famed product, with bronzy walls the color of its single malt, and a ceiling painted to look like barley, reflecting the morning dew with flecks of gold throughout.—
Alessandra Amodio,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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Berber carpet Berber is a type of loop pile carpet with flecks of color.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Polka dot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polka%20dot. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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