FLECKED Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈflekt

Definition of flecked

as in dotted

marked with spots that flecked blue writing paper is so attractive

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verb

past tense of fleck

as in sprinkled

to mark with small spots especially unevenly to achieve the desired effect, fleck the canvas with paint simply by flicking the brush close to the surface

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Adjective

Gold-flecked copper is the perfect summertime pick for redheads since this hot hue will never look dull. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 June 2026 The decor is sophisticated with gold and cream accents, leather bed heads and flecked carpet. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026

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Dishes of shepherd’s pie blanketed in smooth, buttery mashed potatoes flecked with cheddar cheese. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026 Occasional white patches flecked the landscape, alkali deposits where even prairie grass and scrub cottonwood refused to grow. — Eric Moskowitz, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for flecked

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So if the Heat money is there – with or without Giannis Antetokounmpo – Norm signs on the dotted line.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026
Mercury’s clash with Neptune begs you to hold off on signing on the dotted line.

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 3 June 2026

Definition of dotted

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Plant food is then sprinkled onto the root ball and the surrounding soil.

— Martha Stewart, 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

Definition of sprinkled

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Rugged slabs of rock speckled with glaciers and snowfields protrude through the clouds and overlook the entry to Grand Teton National Park.

— Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
This stunning plant boasts toothy leaves, speckled with silvery white and supported by colorful, velvety red stems.

— Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026

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