as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors
a blotched black-and-white rabbit
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as in sprinkled
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
my pen leaked and blotched my shirt pocket
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Recent Examples of blotched
Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 16 Aug. 2021
Click on the state Division of Oil, Gas & Geo-thermal Resources well-finder map, which shows both active and inactive sites, and L.A. becomes blotched with black.
—Matt Jaffe, Los Angeles Magazine, 5 Feb. 2018
The study sheds light on the late emergence of the blotched or striped coat markings, which began to appear in domesticated tabby cats in the Middle Ages.
—National Geographic, 19 June 2017
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Its leaves are deciduous and sometimes white-blotched.
—Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 16 Aug. 2021
Click on the state Division of Oil, Gas & Geo-thermal Resources well-finder map, which shows both active and inactive sites, and L.A. becomes blotched with black.
—Matt Jaffe, Los Angeles Magazine, 5 Feb. 2018
The study sheds light on the late emergence of the blotched or striped coat markings, which began to appear in domesticated tabby cats in the Middle Ages.
—National Geographic, 19 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blotched
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This past weekend, the spotted beagle Snoopy, star of the Peanuts comics and cartoons, found himself at the center of a political whirlwind.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2024
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According to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, the spotted lanternfly can cause damage, including oozing sap, wilting, leaf curling, and dieback to trees, crops, vines, and other plants.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
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Marbled Lungfish The marbled lungfish is native to the freshwater systems of East and Central Africa.Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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Entering the lobby, your eye is led from the sleek golden fireplace across the lavishly marbled floors sliced into vaguely astrological patterns to a pair of globular totemic sculptures by the Danish artist Nicholas Shurey.Liam Hess, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
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The touch bevel design gives it a sleek look while the AMOLED display creates a vividly bright and colorful watch face (which can be set to always-on, by the way).Cierra Cowan, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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For spring 2025, the colorful and lively world of Rosie Assoulin is expanding with the launch of the New York luxury brand’s new Core program.Emily Mercer, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Spice up your Super Bowl party with these pinto beans, garnished with savory bacon and spicy poblano peppers.Christopher Michel, Country Living, 2 Feb. 2023
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Two types of beans (black and pinto) bring the protein count in this healthy enchilada casserole up to 19 grams per serving.Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2022
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The grey ash trees and their mottled plumage were as one with each other, curving and branching to form a ceiling overhead.Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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Several of its rustic cabins date to the 1920s, and the current mottled wood paneling and floors, sturdy stone fireplaces and antique lighting harken back to that era.Catherine Garcia, theweek, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Blotched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blotched. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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