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also dapple
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as in dotted
marked with spots
a dappled fawn
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2
as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors
a forest that was vibrant with the dappled foliage of autumn
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as in sprinkled
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
sunlight dappled the canopy of vines over our heads
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Recent Examples of dappled
Sharron Van Der Meulen, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
Sunlight filters through the bright green canopy, casting dappled shadows on the ground.
—Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
But in the South, find a spot in part sun or dappled shade, which will protect the blooms and foliage from excessive sun and heat to prolong the spring bloom period, says van den Berg-Ohms.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2024
Oaks These stately trees can provide the high shade or dappled shade that Japanese maples crave.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Consider applying the principles of biophilic design and including indoor landscapes and trees paired with a source of natural light from above; this can create a calming dappled light effect that may help put passengers more at ease about what lies ahead.
—Sharron Van Der Meulen, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
Sunlight filters through the bright green canopy, casting dappled shadows on the ground.
—Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
But in the South, find a spot in part sun or dappled shade, which will protect the blooms and foliage from excessive sun and heat to prolong the spring bloom period, says van den Berg-Ohms.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2024
Oaks These stately trees can provide the high shade or dappled shade that Japanese maples crave.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dappled
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The dashboard is swathed in a flecked, mélange-style fabric that is based on a traditional Japanese hand-weaving technique called Nishijin-ori.—
Mara Balagtas McIlwrath,
Car and Driver,
1 June 2023
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The melton coat sits over a flecked tweed suit—contrasting the matte outerwear with mottled textures beneath.—
Aleks Cvetkovic,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2023
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Her program prioritizes outside time and operates out of several yurt-style classrooms brimming with natural light and colorful Montessori materials.—
Kerry McDonald,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Both are deciduous shrubs that produce colorful clusters of flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators but chaste tree and butterfly bush are not closely related.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2025
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Its leaves are deciduous and sometimes white-blotched.—
Howard Garrett,
Dallas News,
16 Aug. 2021
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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
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These baked blushes have a marbled effect for a multi-dimensional finish that combines blush and highlighter with every swipe.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2025
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Yes, there are prime-aged, marbled steaks in all shapes and sizes, each served with Nick & Sam’s signature steak sauce.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Dappled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dappled. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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