sprinkled 1 of 2

past tense of sprinkle

sprinkled

2 of 2

adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkled
Verb
  • That was apparent even in the first period, as the Canucks — a team that’s struggled enormously all season to generate looks and scoring chances — peppered their old teammate DeSmith with all manner of quality chances.
    Thomas Drance, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Sarah’s demise happens early on in the film, but her presence is still peppered throughout via flashbacks, momentary flashes mid-scene and photographic reminders.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Not to mention, the pastry pink shade is perfect for bright, colorful summer outfits.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
  • This Superman brings back the colorful visuals, the humor, the clever quips in the midst of battle, the lightheartedness of the vintage comics.
    Scott Phillips, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Adjective
  • One of his images features a mostly dry riverbed, its sand mysteriously streaked.
    Alex Cuadros, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Then, the plant emits some sort of gas right into Devin’s face, and his mug once again becomes streaked in black.
    Nick Caruso, TVLine, 11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • And while the Marine Corps at the time worked to remove and relocate the marked graves, experts speculate there were plenty of unmarked burial plots in the area.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 5 July 2025
  • And then, unfortunately, there was a marked rise in alcohol use with the pandemic, which has not stopped.
    Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
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“Sprinkled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkled. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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