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as in speck
a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part
flooring tile that is brown with flecks of white
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2
as in particle
a very small piece
wiped a fleck of cookie off his jacket
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as in to sprinkle
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
to achieve the desired effect, fleck the canvas with paint simply by flicking the brush close to the surface
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Recent Examples of fleck
Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
The maestro of the defense, then in his forties, didn’t have a fleck of gray hair.
—Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
Devon Abelman, Allure, 2 Oct. 2024
Fields are flecked with yellow goldenrod; branches offer pomegranates like the arms of expert jugglers.
—Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2023
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Noun
After being forced to seek protection, the king, with flecks of mud on his face, remained calm and made several efforts to speak to individual residents.
—Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
The maestro of the defense, then in his forties, didn’t have a fleck of gray hair.
—Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
Verb
This pretty pink liquid is even flecked with shimmer made out of pearls, which not only give hair extra luster but also fortify it with its naturally occurring vital minerals.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 2 Oct. 2024
Fields are flecked with yellow goldenrod; branches offer pomegranates like the arms of expert jugglers.
—Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleck
Noun
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The asking price is a speck under $15.5 million, with the listing held by Delaney Fox of Keller Williams Sun Valley Southern Idaho.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
17 Jan. 2025
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Murphy’s face is hidden behind the camera whose flash illuminates specks of dust that hang in the air.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
ARTnews.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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At some point the classical simulation will just fail because bouncing balls will never be able to replicate the peculiar quantum mechanical laws obeyed by sub-atomic particles.—
Vineer Bhansali,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Both are abrasive particles with sharp edges that can irritate eyes, respiratory systems and skin.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Altuve sprinkled similar sentiments throughout subsequent interviews, even if his conviction ran counter to how this franchise conducts business.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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The doughnuts and Munchkins will swap regular sprinkles for pink, white and red heart sprinkles.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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When touched, its hood and tail glow with a constellation of blue-green dots like an underwater planetarium.—
Jude Coleman,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
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Those travelers are missing out, though, because taking the time to get out of the car to wander trails and explore the unique flora and fauna of the deer’s habitat will leave you with a deeper appreciation of this unique dot on the map.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
16 Jan. 2025
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The problem, of course, is that the bit itself is stuck in one gear.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2025
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With the best brush for curly hair in your arsenal, every part of your routine—from detangling to DIY blowouts—gets a little bit simpler.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Make Glass Shower Doors Sparkle The entire aesthetic of your bathroom can take a big hit the moment your glass shower door begins to look streaky, stained, or foggy.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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As Shilpa notes though, the plastic has a tendency to stain, especially when slicing carrots or beets.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
23 Jan. 2025
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The blotch of black fur around Bao Li's eyes is wider, with pointy tips that flare out more than Qing Bao's.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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The spread of the blotches slowed, creeping to a stop.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Each grain of sand is no doubt a very small piece of a specific mineral.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
25 Jan. 2025
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Marcy Thompson: This idea went against the grain of how women had been perceived historically, culturally, and biologically.—
Marcy Thompson,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Fleck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleck. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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