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as in flecks
a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part
a lizard with specks of white against a green body
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as in splashes
a very small amount
not a speck of explanation to accompany the book's pictures
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as in particles
a very small piece
a speck of dust was preventing the laser from reading the disc
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as in sprinkles
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
dirt that had specked the windows of the factory for ages
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Recent Examples of specks
Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
But such interludes add up to small specks of stormclouds in the show’s otherwise sunny skies.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 2 June 2026
Most astronomers now agree that each of these minuscule crimson specks—which bear a striking resemblance to enormous, faraway stars—actually has a burgeoning black hole at its center.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
As in Kourliandski’s quartet, specks and splatters of sound are interspersed with silences.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Their faces lost distinction, their bodies smaller and smaller and then only specks in the overvoid.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 18 May 2026
A lot of recipes call for white pepper to keep the appearance of dishes clean (think white or cheese sauces), without any dark specks.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
From the summit of Monte Gambarogno, the towns hugging the shore of Lake Maggiore appear as tiny specks, dwarfed by the snowcapped southern Alps to the north.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Silvery or mottled patches on leaves, brown or distorted petal edges, dark specks (feces) or flower buds that fail to open are signs of thrips.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
This looks like tiny black or reddish-brown specks that resemble coffee grounds.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
But such interludes add up to small specks of stormclouds in the show’s otherwise sunny skies.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 2 June 2026
Most astronomers now agree that each of these minuscule crimson specks—which bear a striking resemblance to enormous, faraway stars—actually has a burgeoning black hole at its center.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
As in Kourliandski’s quartet, specks and splatters of sound are interspersed with silences.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Their faces lost distinction, their bodies smaller and smaller and then only specks in the overvoid.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 18 May 2026
A lot of recipes call for white pepper to keep the appearance of dishes clean (think white or cheese sauces), without any dark specks.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
From the summit of Monte Gambarogno, the towns hugging the shore of Lake Maggiore appear as tiny specks, dwarfed by the snowcapped southern Alps to the north.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Silvery or mottled patches on leaves, brown or distorted petal edges, dark specks (feces) or flower buds that fail to open are signs of thrips.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specks
Noun
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But flecks of green were visible throughout the stadium as Algeria fans made their presence known as well.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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There are also flecks of red embedded throughout the pattern.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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There’s a lot happening here—the shifting perspectives, the gradient splashes—but Arsh somehow orchestrates real beauty within the chaos.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
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This 10-liter sack keeps clothes, electronics, and food protected from rain, river splashes, and condensation.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Dec. 2025
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Seasonal allergies are primarily caused by trees and grasses, whose tiny pollen particles travel on the wind.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
10 June 2026
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The experiment produced nanophase iron, tiny metallic particles that are widely observed in lunar soil and are considered a key signature of space weathering.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The shareable treat features Galactic Brownie ice cream, fudge drizzle, M&Ms candies, and Halloween sprinkles atop a double fudge brownie crust.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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The show also sprinkles in factoids about Daniel’s military past, his upbringing in Italy and his fractured family dynamic.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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Zeagoo Loose Crewneck Sweater Polka dots are a great way to add a little pizzazz to a holiday sweater while still keeping the overall look more sophisticated.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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These storefronts will aim to help brands connect the dots between their sales and consumer interactions within AI platforms like ChatGPT and Perplexity.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
10 Dec. 2025
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But glimmers of a happier World Cup are already there to see.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
11 June 2026
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Early glimmers of this shift in the law first appeared following a spree of shaky prosecutions of anti-ICE protesters in Los Angeles last summer.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
Noun
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No scrubbing burnt-on bits and no need for extra pans.—
Olivia Tarantino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Dec. 2025
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The scene of the crime is no place for bits.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
10 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Every failure of the state now stains the turban as well as the uniform.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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This mixture attacks stains a bit stronger than the water solution.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Specks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specks. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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