as in dotted
marked with spots
a speckled dog
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as in sprinkled
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
speckled the cookies with colored sugar
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Recent Examples of speckled
Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The leaf shapes vary, including speckled colors.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
The first is a green-speckled frog holding a leaf umbrella above its head.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
The casing comes in the same colors with a speckled effect made from the Volt color.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Or, take the Mr Akpos Dauda room, which is almost something of a library; its white walls are accented with gray and burnt orange details, gas-cylinder bedside lamps, and speckled marble countertops perfect for in-room dining.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
Subtle yet statement-making, its delicate speckled pattern offers just enough intrigue while still living comfortably in a neutral palette.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Rounding out the trio is the 008 recovery slide with its uniformly blue upper and a speckled gum outsole.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
Even the linen neps, which give it a stylish, speckled appearance, are random, so no two pieces are identical.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
In the living room, dirt was blown into the house and speckled a far wall from floor to ceiling.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
The cliffside location provides a sweeping view of the ocean, speckled with nearby islands.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
The handsome blue-green foliage is speckled with silver spots and remains evergreen in the warmer portions of its range.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
Hungary’s towns and cities are speckled with posters showing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, often alongside Orbán’s opponent in the election, Péter Magyar.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Shower liners can get speckled with hard water or even turn yellow over time, and those details can’t be ignored for long.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Camouflaged in a valley speckled with just a handful of villas and farmsteads, the 16 stone houses overlook the naked dunes and sensational sunsets of Livadia Bay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
It was speckled with fans in Brazilian yellow kits, with just a few French flags waving to celebrate Mbappé's goal.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Common rattlesnakes in California include the Mojave, northern Pacific, red, sidewinder, speckled and western diamondback rattlesnakes.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The leaf shapes vary, including speckled colors.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
The first is a green-speckled frog holding a leaf umbrella above its head.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
The casing comes in the same colors with a speckled effect made from the Volt color.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Or, take the Mr Akpos Dauda room, which is almost something of a library; its white walls are accented with gray and burnt orange details, gas-cylinder bedside lamps, and speckled marble countertops perfect for in-room dining.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
Subtle yet statement-making, its delicate speckled pattern offers just enough intrigue while still living comfortably in a neutral palette.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Rounding out the trio is the 008 recovery slide with its uniformly blue upper and a speckled gum outsole.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
Even the linen neps, which give it a stylish, speckled appearance, are random, so no two pieces are identical.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
The coconut frosting, speckled with coconut flakes, was the best part.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
In the living room, dirt was blown into the house and speckled a far wall from floor to ceiling.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
The cliffside location provides a sweeping view of the ocean, speckled with nearby islands.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
The handsome blue-green foliage is speckled with silver spots and remains evergreen in the warmer portions of its range.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
Hungary’s towns and cities are speckled with posters showing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, often alongside Orbán’s opponent in the election, Péter Magyar.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Shower liners can get speckled with hard water or even turn yellow over time, and those details can’t be ignored for long.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Camouflaged in a valley speckled with just a handful of villas and farmsteads, the 16 stone houses overlook the naked dunes and sensational sunsets of Livadia Bay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
It was speckled with fans in Brazilian yellow kits, with just a few French flags waving to celebrate Mbappé's goal.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speckled
Adjective
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Similar to the actress’s blouse, this Amazon find has billowy long sleeves, a playful dotted print, and a tie neckline that adds extra fashion flair when poking out from under spring jackets and blazers.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Cane-Like Begonias Cane-like begonias, known as angel wings, are known for their glossy, dotted, or hairy foliage.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Roast chickpeas to make a crunchy snack (that can also be sprinkled over salads and grain bowls).—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
28 Apr. 2026
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Today, this custom has evolved into subtler hints of the color, quietly hidden in the bridal look or sprinkled throughout the events of the day.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When the Woods Hole Science Aquarium reopens in 2027, the split-colored lobster is expected to be among the animals on display for visitors — a 1-in-50-million catch that went from a Cape Cod fishing boat to a permanent home at a Massachusetts aquarium.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Deputies put out a be-on-the-lookout for a dark-colored car.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The biscuits, flecked with frilly sprigs of dill, are pulled together with sour cream, giving them tenderness and a mild tang.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Locked in a safe on her desk at Boston University’s Institute for Astrophysical Research is a shard of meteorite flecked with material older than the sun.—
James Dinneen,
Quanta Magazine,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Additional surveillance footage showed Marcelin in his building's laundry room cleaning a kitchen mat that appears stained with blood, according to prosecutors.—
Ben Brachfeld,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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One of them, Amy, a blond child with limp ponytails and a thin dress that looks like it might have been stained, stands outside a porch door, her fists balled up, mouth open, angry or unhappy or both.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The air rang with random alarms; the soft surfaces were mottled with mystery stains.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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But Tariq’s body was already cold, and his skin was mottled.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Investigators identified Gavin as a suspect after he was spotted on video surveillance using Caballero’s debit card following her death.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fernando Mendoza isn’t expected to turn up at the NFL Draft, but he will be spotted in a commercial tied to the annual event.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Speckled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speckled. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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