SPRINKLED Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

sprinkled 1 of 2

adjective

as in dotted

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verb

past tense of sprinkle

as in sprayed

to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on sprinkle the newly seeded lawn with water

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as in peppered

to mark with small spots especially unevenly sprinkled the cake with bits of coconut

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Plant food is then sprinkled onto the root ball and the surrounding soil. — Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026 Sculptures and paintings by local artists are sprinkled throughout the 18 rooms, which are swathed in pastel shades like apricot and mint, reminiscent of the artwork and architecture in Emirdag’s other home in the South of France. — Liam Hess, Vogue, 1 July 2026 Instead, people will find LGBTQ bars and businesses sprinkled throughout Charlotte’s neighborhoods. — Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 The Chocolate Iced with Patriotic Sprinkles, an Original Glazed doughnut dipped in chocolate icing and sprinkled with patriotic sprinkles. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 1 July 2026 The apartment was sprinkled with Easter Eggs from the upcoming film, featuring Tom Holland as Spider-Man and Zendaya Michelle Jones-Watson (MJ), Peter Park's love interest. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 29 June 2026 It's then drizzled with chocolate and sprinkled with graham cracker topping. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 These, like many of the Guerlains, are small bottles, sprinkled throughout his collection among the factices. — April Long, Allure, 24 June 2026 Each side gets sprinkled with salt and sugar to enhance the flavor. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 23 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkled

Adjective

But what is clear is that challenges remain ahead for Erik Spoelstra’s team even after Giannis Antetokounmpo signs Monday on that dotted line.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026
The dotted floral design adds a subtle pattern without feeling too bold, and matching shams are available to complete the look.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

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The next day, the trop-house producer announced the deed was done, and a remix of the Viking trio’s catchy work — with cheers of the World Cup crowd peppered in — was born.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
That tweet has been peppered by at least a dozen community notes that keep coming and going, challenging PlayStation’s assertions about digital adoption.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of peppered

Adjective

The striking image peers through the Milky Way at millions of multi-colored stars appearing against a backdrop of galaxies.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Kristian Gadea, a rising senior at Bellarmine College Prep, designed the bright-colored flyer for the dinner and also volunteered at the event.

— Eliana Aguilar, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Definition of colored

Verb

Around us were rolling hills flecked with houses, dappled by the sun shining through the clouds.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
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

Definition of flecked

Adjective

Birding is growing in popularity across Georgia, where backyards, parks and green spaces offer opportunities to spot everything from soaring raptors to colorful song birds.

— Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
What to do nearby Marrakech—one of the most dynamic, colorful, historic, lively, and hedonistic cities in Morocco—is five minutes away, and within walking distance.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

Definition of colorful

Verb

Buchanan, was responding to a burglary report at a Verizon store across the street and noticed a broken window stained with blood, per the footage.

— Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Find seven frosted glass nail ideas that range from Popsicle-stained to iced matcha hues, ahead.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026

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