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to mark with small spots especially unevenly
sprinkled the cake with bits of coconut
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Recent Examples of sprinkled
April Long,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Each side gets sprinkled with salt and sugar to enhance the flavor.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
There are more than 70 hits sprinkled like glitter across this tale of a pair of lovers and a cast of performers at the Moulin Rouge cabaret club.
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Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
Custom Paul Smith deck chairs are positioned on the waterfront, a collection of board games offers a respite from the sun, and other witty, Paul Smith touches are sprinkled throughout the property.
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Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Here’s where the story gets sprinkled with fairy dust.
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Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 June 2026
There’s, of course, also hints of early-aughts influence sprinkled in, with low-rise versions of this pant becoming more popular by the day.
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Jennifer Hussein,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
He's grappled with substance abuse issues, a good dose of Mommy issues and there's some Daddy issues sprinkled in, too.
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Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
These moments — these feelings — have been sprinkled throughout the city during the opening week of the tournament.
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Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
Verb
These, like many of the Guerlains, are small bottles, sprinkled throughout his collection among the factices.
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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
There are more than 70 hits sprinkled like glitter across this tale of a pair of lovers and a cast of performers at the Moulin Rouge cabaret club.
—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
Custom Paul Smith deck chairs are positioned on the waterfront, a collection of board games offers a respite from the sun, and other witty, Paul Smith touches are sprinkled throughout the property.
—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Here’s where the story gets sprinkled with fairy dust.
—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 June 2026
There’s, of course, also hints of early-aughts influence sprinkled in, with low-rise versions of this pant becoming more popular by the day.
—
Jennifer Hussein,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
He's grappled with substance abuse issues, a good dose of Mommy issues and there's some Daddy issues sprinkled in, too.
—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
These moments — these feelings — have been sprinkled throughout the city during the opening week of the tournament.
—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkled
Adjective
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So if the Heat money is there – with or without Giannis Antetokounmpo – Norm signs on the dotted line.
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Mercury’s clash with Neptune begs you to hold off on signing on the dotted line.
Verb
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How carpet shampooers work Carpet shampooers, also called carpet cleaners, combine water and specialized soap into a solution that’s sprayed into the carpet, then scrubbed and vacuumed away, bringing dirt with it.
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The insecticides are typically formulated to be sprayed.
Verb
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The pandemic, in combination with soaring beef prices, had decimated barbecue joints that once peppered the East Bay.
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Most of the match was played in Saudi Arabia’s half of the field during the second half, as the Uruguayan attackers peppered Saudi Arabia’s defense with shots.
Adjective
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Enjoy caramel-colored foliage in spring and fall and pink blooms throughout summer that attract pollinators.
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Squeezits No '90s lunch box felt complete without a brightly colored bottle of Squeezits.
Verb
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Around us were rolling hills flecked with houses, dappled by the sun shining through the clouds.
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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.
Adjective
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Bringing new teenage characters into the Factory, with Kit Connor already announced as lead voice cast, the film appears to be a fast-paced, thrilling and colorful adventure for young audiences, and got enthusiastic feedback from Annecy’s crowds.
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Lasichanh sported colorful sneakers for her footwear, carried a small Louis Vuitton bag and wore delicate jewelry pieces to complete her casually bent attire.
Verb
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Opt for a material that’s white washed or stained for a farmhouse look.
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Crime scene technicians called in to help execute a search warrant reported observing blood spattered all over Mao’s bedroom, and a machete and two dumbbells stained with blood.
Adjective
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The soles of the sneakers draw from Jordan’s original Infrared Air Jordan 6, but add a touch of speckled detailing to switch things up.
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The scalloped edges and speckled texture add a textural layer to your tapescape while serving as a sweet landing spot for serving utensils during meals.
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“Sprinkled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkled. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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