as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors
using that bronzer just made my face look blotchy
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blotchy
Adjective
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The whole rug needs to get wet or colors in the fiber could migrate and result in a blotched look.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025 -
Its leaves are deciduous and sometimes white-blotched.—
Howard Garrett,
Dallas News,
16 Aug. 2021
Adjective
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Bosa, Sardinia, Italy Renowned for its colorful houses and the medieval Malaspina Castle, Bosa is situated about two-thirds of the way up the west coast of Sardinia, on a small hill about 3km inland on the north bank of the Temo River.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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In the center of the colorful drink is a butterfly pea blossom ice sphere topped with gold luster dust.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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The study, published Wednesday, found that the rig shark -- also known as the spotted estuary smoothhound -- produces clicking sounds when handled, according to the study.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2025
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The shelter also posted a video of Kaylee with her orange-and-black spotted head pressed against the wall, not interacting with anything.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Who doesn’t love a bold red from Rioja paired with a well marbled ribeye steak or a juicy Zinfandel served with a slow cooked pork shoulder?—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
15 May 2025
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Meet the Italian Resin Flat Brush, a beautiful 2023 Best of Beauty-winner made of marbled Italian resin, nylon and boar bristles, complete with a satisfying heft.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Roman Clay is an ultralow-VOC paste made from a gypsum plaster base that dries with a mottled finish and a stone-like texture.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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All sticky floors, brown mottled tables and nasty padded chairs.—
Rebecca Lowe,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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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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“Blotchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blotchy. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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