as in dotted
marked with spots
a speckled dog
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as in sprinkled
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
speckled the cookies with colored sugar
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Recent Examples of speckled
Jasmine Mendez
follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The casing comes in the same colors with a speckled effect made from the Volt color.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Or, take the Mr Akpos Dauda room, which is almost something of a library; its white walls are accented with gray and burnt orange details, gas-cylinder bedside lamps, and speckled marble countertops perfect for in-room dining.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
Subtle yet statement-making, its delicate speckled pattern offers just enough intrigue while still living comfortably in a neutral palette.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
The forewings have black spots at the front, with a speckled band at the rear.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Rounding out the trio is the 008 recovery slide with its uniformly blue upper and a speckled gum outsole.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
Even the linen neps, which give it a stylish, speckled appearance, are random, so no two pieces are identical.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Two pumps on the back of my hand did the trick, stippling it across my red-speckled cheeks and around my nose.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2025
Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Camouflaged in a valley speckled with just a handful of villas and farmsteads, the 16 stone houses overlook the naked dunes and sensational sunsets of Livadia Bay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
It was speckled with fans in Brazilian yellow kits, with just a few French flags waving to celebrate Mbappé's goal.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
These ripe berries are alluringly red, uniformly speckled with dry, diminutive yellow seeds.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Cala Gaetano is the most breathtaking of all, both in awe and anxiety, where slippery steps without any barriers bring you to a secluded cove speckled with urchins.
—Kristina Kasparian, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Technically, this is gold with a tiny bit of pink in the rosebud blooms speckled throughout the bodice.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
The sky was blue, and the sun warm, and the mountains speckled with granite and scraggly pines.
—Blair Braverman, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
That’s because very ripe bananas—which are speckled with brown spots or even completely brown—are naturally sweeter than their green or yellow counterparts.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Seven native rattlesnake species are in California, including the Mojave, Western diamondback, red diamond, Southern Pacific, Northern Pacific, Great Basin, and the speckled rattlesnake.
—Jasmine Mendez
follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The casing comes in the same colors with a speckled effect made from the Volt color.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Or, take the Mr Akpos Dauda room, which is almost something of a library; its white walls are accented with gray and burnt orange details, gas-cylinder bedside lamps, and speckled marble countertops perfect for in-room dining.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
Subtle yet statement-making, its delicate speckled pattern offers just enough intrigue while still living comfortably in a neutral palette.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
The forewings have black spots at the front, with a speckled band at the rear.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Rounding out the trio is the 008 recovery slide with its uniformly blue upper and a speckled gum outsole.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
Even the linen neps, which give it a stylish, speckled appearance, are random, so no two pieces are identical.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Two pumps on the back of my hand did the trick, stippling it across my red-speckled cheeks and around my nose.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2025
Verb
Shower liners can get speckled with hard water or even turn yellow over time, and those details can’t be ignored for long.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Camouflaged in a valley speckled with just a handful of villas and farmsteads, the 16 stone houses overlook the naked dunes and sensational sunsets of Livadia Bay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
It was speckled with fans in Brazilian yellow kits, with just a few French flags waving to celebrate Mbappé's goal.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
These ripe berries are alluringly red, uniformly speckled with dry, diminutive yellow seeds.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Cala Gaetano is the most breathtaking of all, both in awe and anxiety, where slippery steps without any barriers bring you to a secluded cove speckled with urchins.
—Kristina Kasparian, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Technically, this is gold with a tiny bit of pink in the rosebud blooms speckled throughout the bodice.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
The sky was blue, and the sun warm, and the mountains speckled with granite and scraggly pines.
—Blair Braverman, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
That’s because very ripe bananas—which are speckled with brown spots or even completely brown—are naturally sweeter than their green or yellow counterparts.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speckled
Adjective
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Another six dead roaches dotted kitchen area light shields.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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Moss wore a black, semi-sheer polka-dot blouse featuring delicate, dotted-mesh fabric that revealed a glimpse of skin underneath.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The look can be as minimalist as gems sprinkled on the tips of neutral nails or as bold as clusters of various stone sizes in intricate formations.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
8 Apr. 2026
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The grounds are sprinkled with lush gardens, orchards, lakes, and water features.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Last week, before the court recessed for Easter, John briefly took the stand, legs and hands shackled and dressed in a khaki-colored prison uniform.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The outfit was supposed to have matching pants, but it was reported by Sports Illustrated that Day was told by Augusta National to wear normal, solid-colored pants instead.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The biscuits, flecked with frilly sprigs of dill, are pulled together with sour cream, giving them tenderness and a mild tang.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Locked in a safe on her desk at Boston University’s Institute for Astrophysical Research is a shard of meteorite flecked with material older than the sun.—
James Dinneen,
Quanta Magazine,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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These areas are most productive on sunny days or when the water’s stained.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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Infantino’s time in power has been praised — often by FIFA itself — as a reformist presidency following the scandals and FBI investigations that stained the organization.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The air rang with random alarms; the soft surfaces were mottled with mystery stains.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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But Tariq’s body was already cold, and his skin was mottled.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The unofficial queen of the flower crown, Vanessa Hudgens was spotted making her way through the crowd during Coachella 2012.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Since leaving office, Adams has been spotted in Dubai and the Democratic Republic of Congo, though his day-to-day activities remain a source of some speculation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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