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adjective

as in speckled

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verb

past tense of spangle
as in gleamed
to shoot forth bursts of light in typical Las Vegas fashion, the showgirls' sequined costumes spangled gloriously

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Recent Examples of spangled
Adjective
If Styles the performer in spangled jumpsuits and Styles the man in sensible trousers once felt like separate forces, Kiss All The Time. — Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2026 Then again, awards season always holds a few surprises up its spangled sleeves. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
In its place, the landscape turns to gently undulating hills spangled with cows or draped with vineyards. — Alissa Greenberg, Mercury News, 15 June 2026 Vinyl Tablecloth No matter the size of your table, ALDI has a star spangled tablecloth to fit. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 June 2026 But not from Russia or China, as the White House now contends in its effort to sell its vision for Greenland’s future under the star spangled banner. — Barry Scott Zellen, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026 Built in 1891, the historic structure fronts a riverside garden area spangled with small hot spring pools and comfy lounge areas. — Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 Its faded and dusty mansions are spangled with Italian marble floors, Mudéjar ceilings, and the fanciest European furniture of the day, now wracked by termites. — Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spangled
  1. speckled
  2. gleamed
  3. flecked
  4. glittered
  5. dotted
  6. glinted
  7. freckled
  8. flashed
Adjective
  • Other signs of bed bugs include ink-like speckled stains on fabrics, shed exoskeletons around crevices of beds and furniture and a sweet, musty smell.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
  • From speckled bowls to crisp white trays, these pieces are both durable and endlessly versatile.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026
Definition of speckled
Verb
  • That night, the northern lights gleamed cold and hard, and the moon bathed the whole landscape in bleak, eerie light.
    — Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
  • The 4,202-pipe organ gleamed over us.
    — Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
Definition of gleamed
Adjective
  • In the center, a cluster of tortellini lounged in a pool of truffle-flecked butter sauce.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
  • Take a ferry to Balos Lagoon and wade in its shallow waters, or explore Falassarna’s pink-flecked sands.
    — Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
Definition of flecked
Verb
  • Kelly Rowland glittered in a gold cowl-neck dress after presenting the Ultimate Icon Award to Sylvia Rhone.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • The notes glittered in place, but the piece came across more as a cerebral design than as a living thing.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of glittered
Adjective
  • But what is clear is that challenges remain ahead for Erik Spoelstra’s team even after Giannis Antetokounmpo signs Monday on that dotted line.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026
  • The dotted floral design adds a subtle pattern without feeling too bold, and matching shams are available to complete the look.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of dotted
Verb
  • After spending some time by the pool, a semi-Olympic lined with emerald and malachite mosaics that glinted in the soft, ambient light, followed by a quick trip to the sauna, I was escorted to my treatment room, about a half-flight of stairs up, where I was met by Marcia, my therapist.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • The silver Chrysler Sebring glinted when the sun kissed the parking lot in Temple, Texas, sitting by its lonesome.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Definition of glinted
Adjective
  • The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace appears like a post-impressionist vision, its beige crown backdropped by the freckled green of the Maniyagarh hills.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The mites feed on leaves, leaving a freckled appearance and light webbing.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Definition of freckled
Verb
  • For Spain, a win would mark a meteoric rise for a young and thrilling squad and their 19-year-old phenom Lamine Yamal, who despite an injury to his quad earlier this spring, has flashed greatness throughout the tournament.
    — Becky Sullivan, NPR, 19 July 2026
  • The rookies continued to gain comfort, while some of the other members of the Hawks Summer League roster flashed their talent.
    — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 12 July 2026
Definition of flashed

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