flecked; flecking; flecks
2
: to color as if by sprinkling with flecks
his wit is flecked with sarcasm—
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Examples of fleck in a Sentence
Verb
She flecked the canvas with blue paint.
to achieve the desired effect, fleck the canvas with paint simply by flicking the brush close to the surface
Noun
a brown cloth with flecks of yellow
The police found flecks of blood on his clothes.
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Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 30 Jan. 2025
And yet, Magic Mike is pure pleasure — albeit pleasure flecked with melancholy recognition that its aging main character can’t keep doing this forever.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
Cora Harrington, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Black pepper: Adds that quintessential fleck and kick of heat that Ceasar dressing has.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Preserved lemon, za’atar, and fresh herbs make frequent appearances, and there are several spectacular fish dishes—a fish kofta flecked with sumac and chile, and spiced salmon skewers—that are worth bringing into your regular rotation.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 30 Jan. 2025
And yet, Magic Mike is pure pleasure — albeit pleasure flecked with melancholy recognition that its aging main character can’t keep doing this forever.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
Encased in golden packaging with gold flecks throughout, this richly plush lip balm is the essence of everyday soft glam.
—Cora Harrington, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Black pepper: Adds that quintessential fleck and kick of heat that Ceasar dressing has.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
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“Fleck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fleck. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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