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as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors
a mottled complexion
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as in dotted
marked with spots
mottled leather upholstery that isn't supposed to look perfect
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as in sprinkled
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
old papers that were mottled by mold
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Recent Examples of mottled
Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 26 July 2024
For instance, astronomers are in the early phases of using how mottled a galaxy looks as a proxy for its distance.
—Liz Kruesi, WIRED, 8 Sep. 2024
The West African lungfish also exhibits a distinctive mottled coloration that aids in camouflage.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Or the majestic turquoise mottled eggs of the blue jay?
—Jules Howard, TIME, 4 Sep. 2024
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The geckos’ eyes appear to blend in with the rest of the mottled pattern.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 26 July 2024
For instance, astronomers are in the early phases of using how mottled a galaxy looks as a proxy for its distance.
—Liz Kruesi, WIRED, 8 Sep. 2024
The West African lungfish also exhibits a distinctive mottled coloration that aids in camouflage.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Or the majestic turquoise mottled eggs of the blue jay?
—Jules Howard, TIME, 4 Sep. 2024
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Onyx slabs resembling marbled cake highlight the bathroom, which includes a steam shower and French limestone floors.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
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Cookie Break An easy icing technique gives classic sugar cookies a marbled finish in pretty pastels.Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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The spotted lanternfly continues to be a problem in Connecticut.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
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Anyone who comes across a spotted lanternfly is advised to squish it.Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2024
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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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By Jemima McEvoy, Forbes Staff Ed Stack stands with his arms crossed, surveying the wall of colorful basketball shoes near the entrance of Dick’s Sporting Goods’ House of Sport in Pittsburgh’s Ross Park Mall.Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Take in the beauty of creative floats, colorful costumes, and live music from high school marching bands.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 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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“Mottled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mottled. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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