Thesaurus results for SPECKLES

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noun

plural of speckle

as in flecks

a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part the cat has a speckle of orange right at her whiskers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of speckle

as in sprinkles

to mark with small spots especially unevenly speckled the cookies with colored sugar

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Noun

The creature was pale with speckles and had suffered injuries to its tail and stomach, believed to have been caused by a predator, BBC reported. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026 The axolotl was pale with speckles and had injuries to its tail and stomach. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026 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 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, 30 Mar. 2026 This includes checking for the aforementioned signs, such as yellow leaves, spots, speckles, and stickiness, but most importantly, inspecting the plants for bugs and eggs on their leaves, containers, and surrounding areas. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026 There are more than 800 different varieties of camellias throughout the park, ranging from white to deep red solid flowers to multi-colored petals with spots and speckles. — Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026 For example, 'Pink Splash’ features hot pink streaks on deep green leaves, and ‘Snow White’ has white speckles on deep green leaves. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026 White speckles dot the purple mold, while a gradient sole unit runs through blue, purple and pink. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 2 Jan. 2026

Verb

The same kind of misunderstanding speckles the discourse around Live Laugh Love, his stellar new album. — Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025

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Noun

One image of her right knee showed flecks of blue plastic that prosecutors said came from an inflatable pool Burke used to collect blood while dismembering her body.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026
Someone unfamiliar with salt bread might even suspect a major baking error, seeing a questionably smooth croissant that entirely missed the lamination process, adorned with only a few flecks of salt acting as its saving grace.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 19 July 2026

Definition of flecks

Verb

Kemery sprinkles the tiny seeds either in late fall or very early spring, when there’s still a chance of frost, since cold spells offer the best germination.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026
Thomson sprinkles critique throughout his book like seasoning unevenly applied to a gamey piece of meat.

— Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026

Definition of sprinkles

Noun

Six months later, there was hope of reconciliation as sovereignty talks opened between the governments over the specks in the ocean that had been part of the British Empire for more than a century.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2026
Bellinger, once a babyface, now sports some light specks of gray.

— Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of specks

Verb

Prepare to be dazzled from Warsaw’s highest viewing terrace atop Varso Tower, which proudly dots the skyline, before eating your way through the innovative food halls that define the coolest neighborhoods.

— Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Japanese linens top the bed, and designer furniture dots the living space.

— Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026

Definition of dots

Noun

Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
Pine snakes can grow up to 56 inches in length, have black, brown, and russet scales with dark blotches along their backs, and are noted for having a pointed nose, which experts believe may help with burrowing.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026

Definition of blotches

Verb

When that protective finish gets damaged, the toilet actually stains easier and is harder to keep clean over time.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
What Sacks doesn’t get is that by financing and diplomatically supporting Israel, our country makes the crimes of the Israeli government possible, which stains America’s reputation in the world and drains our Treasury.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026

Definition of stains

Noun

Chanel’s Hydra Beauty Camellia Repair Mask is on my bedside table and Summer Fridays’ Jet Lag Mask and eye patches are favorites in my group chats.

— Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Flight controllers had to overcome initial communication and pointing problems with Link, beaming up software patches.

— Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 22 July 2026

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