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noun

ˈspe-kəl How to pronounce speckle (audio)
Definition of specklenext
as in fleck
a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part the cat has a speckle of orange right at her whiskers

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speckle

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verb

as in to sprinkle
to mark with small spots especially unevenly speckled the cookies with colored sugar

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Recent Examples of speckle
Noun
Potential changes can include everything from leaves with spots, speckles, or yellowing. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026 The creature was pale with speckles and had suffered injuries to its tail and stomach, believed to have been caused by a predator, BBC reported. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
The countryside here is speckled with vineyards, olive groves, and Etruscan ruins stretching back millennia. — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 This Scottish name means speckled or freckled and has become way more commonly used than its original spelling—Brice—over the decades. — Anna Earl, Parents, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for speckle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speckle
  1. fleck
  2. sprinkle
  3. speck
  4. dot
  5. blotch
  6. stain
  7. patch
  8. pepper
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
Verb
  • Generously sprinkle both sides of the steak well with the dry rub mix.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 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 sprinkle
Noun
  • New York State created a Law, for an instant speck of time, going back many decades, in order to wrongfully ‘nab’ me.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 June 2026
  • One released a chaff cascade—hell’s own monsoon manifesting as specks of light, sound, and EM pulses falling through the hanging garden.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of speck
Verb
  • The coast is dotted with colorful fishing villages, while the region’s interior is made up of rolling green hills and gently sloped vineyards.
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Lucky for her, Mackenzie lives here, less than an hour outside of Miami in a state that's dotted with bodies of water.
    — Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 1 July 2026
Definition of dot
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
Verb
  • Semi-sheer, marbled accent nails look like they’ve been stained with blackberry juice.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 June 2026
  • Dressing up for warmer weather can be a challenge since plush fabrics like silk can easily stain and aren’t as breathable.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
Definition of stain
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
Verb
  • Stern peppered Sheridan with questions, including a dive into the dangers of prison showers.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • How to Add Vintage Rugs to Your Space Follow these tips from designers on how to pepper your home with vintage rugs.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 29 June 2026
Definition of pepper

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“Speckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speckle. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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