BLOTCHES Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

blotches 1 of 2

noun

plural of blotch

as in flecks

a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part a dog with a single small blotch of black

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as in defects

something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing that cell tower is another blotch on the landscape

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blotches

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of blotch

as in dots

to mark with small spots especially unevenly my pen leaked and blotched my shirt pocket

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Recent Examples of blotches

Noun

Juveniles can be distinguished by their dark facial bands and gray or tan body patterned with black or brown blotches. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026 Crews are also using steam to remove blotches of chewing gum, which have turned black over time. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 The next morning, a galaxy of itchy red bumps and blotches stretched from my shoulder to my hip. — Ben Crair, New Yorker, 31 July 2026 Skin contact followed by exposure to sunlight may result in painful, burning blisters and red blotches that later develop into purplish or blackened scars. — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 10 July 2026 Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026 Pine snakes can grow up to 56 inches in length, have black, brown, and russet scales with dark blotches along their backs, and are noted for having a pointed nose, which experts believe may help with burrowing. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 Inadequate iron causes young leaves to appear yellow with green veins, while magnesium deficiency causes blotches or spots on older leaves. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 June 2026 But skimping on the self-tanner can actually result in blotches and stripes. — Deanna Pai, Glamour, 6 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blotches

Noun

The oversized jacket featured a furry white base adorned with flecks of silver, which beautifully mirrored the sumptuous coats on the runway.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
Add the torn basil and process just until incorporated -- there will be flecks of green in the mixture.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of flecks

Verb

Prepare to be dazzled from Warsaw’s highest viewing terrace atop Varso Tower, which proudly dots the skyline, before eating your way through the innovative food halls that define the coolest neighborhoods.

— Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Japanese linens top the bed, and designer furniture dots the living space.

— Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026

Definition of dots

Noun

The source was generally in good condition, but mold spots and dense clusters of small white specks required careful treatment.

— Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Breakouts can look like milder, painless white bumps or dark specks known as whiteheads and blackheads, or more painful red bumps and deeper cysts — a mark of cystic acne.

— Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of specks

Noun

Like other firs, the needlelike leaves of the oyamel fir grow directly from the branch, and the needles’ bases, which are shaped like suction cups, leave conspicuous circular scars when the leaves fall.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
Officials are hopeful this week’s heavy rains have helped ease wildfire concerns, but such storms also raise the risk of debris flows or mudslides in burn scars, as well as flooding.

— Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of scars

Verb

Kemery sprinkles the tiny seeds either in late fall or very early spring, when there’s still a chance of frost, since cold spells offer the best germination.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026
Thomson sprinkles critique throughout his book like seasoning unevenly applied to a gamey piece of meat.

— Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026

Definition of sprinkles

Noun

Although short-term volatility may be unsettling, investors with time horizons measured in years should be well-positioned to ride out the rough patches that inevitably occur along the way.

— Daniel Kern, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Both teams wore commemorative jersey patches honoring the late NBA coach Rick Adelman, who led the Kings to eight consecutive playoff appearances from 1998 through 2006.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026

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