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
Editor's tip: While sweeping it across skin helps blend foundation seamlessly into skin, using it to stipple product into skin increases the coverage.
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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
Both of her hands had second degree burns, and her face, arms and chest were stippled with shrapnel and debris.
—Seyward Darby, Longreads, 23 July 2024
These pests cause leaves to curl and distort in shape or produce a stippling pattern on plant leaves.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2024
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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
Both of her hands had second degree burns, and her face, arms and chest were stippled with shrapnel and debris.
—Seyward Darby, Longreads, 23 July 2024
These pests cause leaves to curl and distort in shape or produce a stippling pattern on plant leaves.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stipple
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Highland’s history is dotted with attempts to reverse its slide toward disrepair.—
Natalie Wallington,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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To wit: club ties dotted with skulls, high-contrast block stripes, and slouchy silk knits—ranging in price from $95 to $165.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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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
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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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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
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American bacon is typically a much fattier cut of meat due to lots of marbling, notes Shore.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, the Speedy appeared in an indigo blue edition dyed according to Japanese tradition, and a golden edition with a white monogram was created to evoke kinsugi pottery.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
22 Jan. 2025
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Fruit cocktails: Some common brands of canned or packaged fruit medleys use cherries dyed with Red 3.—
Becky Upham,
EverydayHealth.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Stipple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stipple. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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