stipple

verb

ˈsti-pəl How to pronounce stipple (audio)
Definition of stipplenext
as in to dot
to mark with small spots especially unevenly the sunlight falling through the lace curtain stippled her face

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Recent Examples of stipple Spider mites can stipple the foliage during hot, dry weather. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2024 Unlike the wells that stipple his fiction, Murakami’s thoughts are not particularly deep. — Bailey Trela, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024 Editor's tip: While sweeping it across skin helps blend foundation seamlessly into skin, using it to stipple product into skin increases the coverage. — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 20 Oct. 2024 Pointillism This creepy makeup-only Halloween costume is perfect for anyone who loved stippling exercises in art class as a kid. — Marci Robin, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for stipple
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stipple
  1. dot
  2. sprinkle
  3. stain
  4. marble
  5. dye
Verb
  • There are some 2,000 elk on the property and several lodges dotting the grounds, as well as two heated helicopter pads for year-round use.
    — Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2025
  • More than 80% of the 117 Seven Mile Drive properties dot the perimeter of the Dye’s Valley Course, brainchild of designers Pete Dye, Bobby Weed and 1982 Players champion Jerry Pate.
    — Jack Bantock, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of dot
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  • Lightly brush tops of dough wedges with more heavy cream; sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Season the potato layer with a pinch of salt and plenty of black pepper and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parsley.
    — Emily St. Martin, Orange County Register, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of sprinkle
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  • Although no-makeup may seem ideal in a Parisian train station, which was the inspiration behind the look, poetic taupes shape tired eyes and lips stained with last night’s lipstick speak to weary, bouffant-haired travellers instead.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025
  • There are showstoppers, like the Zaveri house (also known as the House with 365 Windows) which is now stained black with grit, its grand pilasters and geometric facade carvings in dire need of restoration, and the Teen Khuniya (or Three-Cornered House), with its distinctive triangular layout.
    — Kalpana Sunder, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of stain
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  • This ham is spiraled and salty, with lots of yummy marbling around the sides.
    — Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There’s a nice mix of experience and youth marbled through the lineup, with Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele and Nikolaj Ehlers leading the offence.
    — Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of marble
Verb
  • With her hair dyed teal, an important color for the club, reigning NWSL MVP Chawinga opened the scoring right around three minutes in.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The city has been dyeing its river green for more than 60 years, and celebrates with two different parades to honor Irish heritage.
    — Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of dye

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“Stipple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stipple. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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