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
Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 27 May 2026
This pair featured a silver Swoosh and a subtle speckled shimmer throughout.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Usually, Ana waited inside for the delivery of the eggs, speckled blue and white and brown, with bright orange yolks, courtesy of Sunny, Moonbeam, Punky, Clucky, and Cosmo.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Common rattlesnakes in California include the Mojave, northern Pacific, red, sidewinder, speckled and western diamondback rattlesnakes.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The leaf shapes vary, including speckled colors.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
The first is a green-speckled frog holding a leaf umbrella above its head.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 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
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
Switzerland's natural beauty and breadth are astounding—snowcapped mountains with some of the world's best skiing, verdant valleys speckled with wildflowers, and quaint cities filled with cultural attractions and world-class restaurants.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
Palmer wore a sparkly pink gown; Riley, a jumpsuit speckled with tiny embroidered daisies.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Located in the constellation Canes Vanatici, the spiral galaxy is made up of long swirls of gas and dust speckled with stars.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 13 May 2026
The site was speckled with parents and children, but was overwhelmingly populated by dogs.
—Katie Gavin, Time, 8 May 2026
Foliage is a medium green color speckled with silver or light green spots.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
The coconut frosting, speckled with coconut flakes, was the best part.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
In the living room, dirt was blown into the house and speckled a far wall from floor to ceiling.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Toad Lily Toad lily (Tricyrtis hirta) is another standout choice for the shady spots in your garden, with purple and white speckled blooms that are sure to catch eyes in late summer and fall.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 27 May 2026
This pair featured a silver Swoosh and a subtle speckled shimmer throughout.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Usually, Ana waited inside for the delivery of the eggs, speckled blue and white and brown, with bright orange yolks, courtesy of Sunny, Moonbeam, Punky, Clucky, and Cosmo.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Common rattlesnakes in California include the Mojave, northern Pacific, red, sidewinder, speckled and western diamondback rattlesnakes.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The leaf shapes vary, including speckled colors.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
The first is a green-speckled frog holding a leaf umbrella above its head.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 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
Verb
On Tuesday, a few campaign signs speckled the cream walls of the room.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
Switzerland's natural beauty and breadth are astounding—snowcapped mountains with some of the world's best skiing, verdant valleys speckled with wildflowers, and quaint cities filled with cultural attractions and world-class restaurants.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
Palmer wore a sparkly pink gown; Riley, a jumpsuit speckled with tiny embroidered daisies.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Located in the constellation Canes Vanatici, the spiral galaxy is made up of long swirls of gas and dust speckled with stars.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 13 May 2026
The site was speckled with parents and children, but was overwhelmingly populated by dogs.
—Katie Gavin, Time, 8 May 2026
Foliage is a medium green color speckled with silver or light green spots.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
The coconut frosting, speckled with coconut flakes, was the best part.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
In the living room, dirt was blown into the house and speckled a far wall from floor to ceiling.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speckled
Adjective
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Barça fancy the idea of signing Silva according to Mundo Deportivo, and the Portuguese international is eager to sign on the dotted line to don Blaugrana.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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If the ratio breaks higher, through the black dotted down trendline, the question of which sector has the advantage heading into the back half of 2026 will finally be answered — technology.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
Verb
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They can also be folded into batters for cookies, baked oatmeal, or quick breads like banana bread—or, for a pretty garnish, sprinkled on top just before baking.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
31 May 2026
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And this time there were a few defensive mistakes sprinkled in, as well.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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In the Menil work, the central character is an artist brandishing a bouquet of colored pencils, surrounded by a seraphic tumble of monochrome extras that are her handiwork.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The ones still managing to a colored dashboard will be answering for it.—
Yonesy Nunez,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Dishes of shepherd’s pie blanketed in smooth, buttery mashed potatoes flecked with cheddar cheese.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Heintzman also devised a hot brown chowder, with a cream and broth base made to resemble the sandwich’s sauce, flecked with potatoes, corn, turkey, bacon, and tomatoes.—
Rich Warren,
Saveur,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Not every paramilitary fighter is stained by the corruption of the Shia elite or implicated in spilling innocent blood in recent years.—
Nabil Salih,
Time,
26 May 2026
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Nobody can resist a saucy, savory sloppy joe, but you're bound to leave a sloppy joe meal with at least one article of clothing stained.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
Verb
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The paint is deftly mottled but its handling lacks the prowess of her later work (see, for example, Being Beamed, 1984, a fantasia of extraterrestrial teleportation in which the watercolor is sumptuous but perfectly controlled).—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Its flowers are huge and orange, marked or mottled with maroon splotches.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Verb
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As Toomey looked for a seat to watch the race that day at Balboa Stadium, he was spotted by his old cross-country coach at Palo Alto High School, Forrest Jamieson.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Two other robots approach an indistinct tree line, and devastating blasts follow, the unit saying Russian positions had been spotted there earlier.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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“Speckled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speckled. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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