polka dot

noun

Definition of polka dotnext
as in patch

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Recent Examples of polka dot Then, read all about how makeup artist Alexandra French created their polka dot lip look for the cover. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 25 June 2026 The darling duo comes in 17 vibrant colors, including trendy polka dot patterns. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026 Craig wore a James Bond-worthy navy tuxedo and Weisz opted for a classic black gown with polka dot accents. — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 The microfiber quilt is fully reversible and available in a variety of patterns, including botanical, striped, polka dot, and chevron designs. — Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for polka dot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for polka dot
  1. patch
  2. dot
  3. speckle
  4. blotch
  5. pip
  6. spot
  7. splotch
  8. fleck
Noun
  • The formula smooths wrinkles, reduces laugh lines, softens dry patches, and perks up the eye area to deliver plumper, firmer skin.
    — Grace Scollo, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • Solarization Solarization is an effective method that uses the sun to kill large patches of Bermuda grass.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
Definition of patch
Noun
  • The last time stocks were this expensive, the Y2K bug consumed the world’s attention, Britney Spears topped the charts, and dot coms were about to crash.
    — James Berman, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Instead of a smooth fabric, the material has a swiss dot pattern to give it some texture and the billowy skirt adds another layer of breathability.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Definition of dot
Noun
  • Designed for dedicated viewing rooms, the Valerion Max offers 4K UHD projection with 3,500 lumens and speckle reduction to reduce the unwanted artifacts caused by laser projection.
    — Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
  • Similarly, their laser-phosphor light engine can't show laser speckle, which can be an issue for tri-color laser sources.
    — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 17 May 2026
Definition of speckle
Noun
  • 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
Definition of blotch
Noun
  • My mother spitting cherry pips with me and my sister.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
  • The second chick followed about a week later, starting to pip on March 17 and hatching on March 19.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Definition of pip
Noun
  • To take Kim’s spot on the roster, the Braves returned infielder Kyle Farmer from his rehab assignment with Double-A Columbus.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • The pyrotechnics were launched from eight barges on the Potomac River and spots in West Potomac Park.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of spot
Noun
  • After some workers manually fished out algae and additional filtration machines were installed, the water has turned mostly blue again, with some splotches of lime green.
    — Jesús Rodríguez, New Yorker, 25 June 2026
  • Curate a collection of bright colors, applying in dots, blobs, and splotches for an elevated art school vibe.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 19 June 2026
Definition of splotch
Noun
  • Light streams through the frosted glass, catching flecks of dust.
    — Ashley Andreou, STAT, 22 June 2026
  • But flecks of green were visible throughout the stadium as Algeria fans made their presence known as well.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Definition of fleck

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