SPLOTCHY Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

splotchy

adjective

Definition of splotchy

as in dotted

marked with spots a country road splotchy with patches of snow

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Recent Examples of splotchy The background appears splotchy and overexposed, but to my dismay, the selfie camera did not miss my messy eyebrows or the minor imperfections on my skin. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026 The paint is splotchy in places and the photographs are pinned delicately to a dark surface, their edges curling, giving the overall installation a textured materiality. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026 Measles is often characterized by a splotchy red rash that often starts on the scalp and travels down the person’s body. — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 16 Jan. 2026

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To reduce confusion, the top plate has a dotted pattern around each key position that can accept a magnetic switch.

— Francisco Lahoz, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2026
The black dotted forecast line shows the multi-model median whereas the surrounding range shows the 25th–75th percentiles.

— Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026

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There were beautiful boulevards, sweeping bridges over the Moskva River, wide Stalin-era avenues lined with imposing granite buildings, and quiet nineteenth-century neighborhoods of pastel-colored mansions.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Located within the historic Castle District, the area features cobbled streets, several museums, and the striking Matthias Church, which is known for its highly detailed, multi-colored interior décor.

— Lucy Handley, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

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