as in dotted
marked with spots
a speckled dog
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to mark with small spots especially unevenly
speckled the cookies with colored sugar
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Recent Examples of speckled
Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
The scalloped edges and speckled texture add a textural layer to your tapescape while serving as a sweet landing spot for serving utensils during meals.
—Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026
The speckled omnivores can weigh upwards of 10 pounds, largely thanks to a diet that regularly includes eggs, small animals, fruits, and vegetables.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 June 2026
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
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
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
This Scottish name means speckled or freckled and has become way more commonly used than its original spelling—Brice—over the decades.
—Anna Earl, Parents, 1 June 2026
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
The coconut frosting, speckled with coconut flakes, was the best part.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The soles of the sneakers draw from Jordan’s original Infrared Air Jordan 6, but add a touch of speckled detailing to switch things up.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
The scalloped edges and speckled texture add a textural layer to your tapescape while serving as a sweet landing spot for serving utensils during meals.
—Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026
The speckled omnivores can weigh upwards of 10 pounds, largely thanks to a diet that regularly includes eggs, small animals, fruits, and vegetables.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 June 2026
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
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
Verb
Carve out a corner in this inviting beer garden and patio that’s sun-speckled by day and lit by warm lanterns by night.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
This Scottish name means speckled or freckled and has become way more commonly used than its original spelling—Brice—over the decades.
—Anna Earl, Parents, 1 June 2026
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
The coconut frosting, speckled with coconut flakes, was the best part.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speckled
Adjective
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So if the Heat money is there – with or without Giannis Antetokounmpo – Norm signs on the dotted line.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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Mercury’s clash with Neptune begs you to hold off on signing on the dotted line.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The town is home to 35 different accommodations sprinkled along oceanfront El Mar Drive and its surrounding streets.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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Dolshun recommends diatomaceous earth, a natural alternative to harsher insecticides that comes as a powdery substance that can be easily sprinkled in problem areas.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Calvo, who is often chaufferred by a police escort but was driving himself on Sunday, also received a second citation under the Florida Statute that regulates the use of emergency and colored lights on vehicles.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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Crosby used acrylic paint, colored pencils, charcoal, and transfers on paper to create the massive 9-by-10 piece.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Around us were rolling hills flecked with houses, dappled by the sun shining through the clouds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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Open the door to streets lined with trees and flecked with benches, where the bell of the light rail dings its warning as cyclists zip by on narrow roads.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Opt for a material that’s white washed or stained for a farmhouse look.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
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Crime scene technicians called in to help execute a search warrant reported observing blood spattered all over Mao’s bedroom, and a machete and two dumbbells stained with blood.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The mosquito, mottled in neon pink and purple, can be seen on a nearby computer screen.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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The sides may be mottled with brown blotches.—
Ken Perrotte,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Scientists also spotted Luban swimming in the Gulf of Masirah recently.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
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Then, on Thursday, a tear was spotted in part of the material that was applied to the floor of the pool.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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“Speckled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speckled. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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