as in dotted
marked with spots
that flecked blue writing paper is so attractive
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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 flecked
Hazlitt, 8 Oct. 2025
The gold and silver flecked branches work with any type of holiday decor and are ultra-reflective to provide the most brightness.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Go with the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Top Coat Nail Polish at under $10 for some pink iridescence or the Nails Inc Mirror Chrome Silver Served High Shine Metallic Nail Polish at $8 for a silver-flecked finish.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2025
For an eco-friendly option, check out EcoBirdy, a kids’ furniture company that creates its wares out of ecothylene—a patented material made from upcycled plastic toys that lends each piece a flecked pattern.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
Drizzle this herb-flecked dressing over greens, roasted or grilled veggies, and grain salads.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
The red-flecked badge is also seen on the side panels under the V8 Biturbo badge, yet another nod to the roadster’s power.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The changing menu can feature noodles floating in a creamy peanut broth, garnished with cilantro and cucumber, all flecked with chili crisp.
—Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
The men’s fedora, known as the Foreman, is hand-blocked from molasses metallic flecked straw braid.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Éclairs with glossy chocolate tops, macarons in muted pastels that feel like edible architecture, madeleines flecked with salt or spice.
—Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Or try the takikomi gohan — a hot stone pot of crispy rice flecked with roasted mushrooms, edamame and sweet pea shoots and sauced with black garlic oil and a glossy egg yolk.
—Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
It was filled with two-page illustrations of long necks and sweeping ochre landscapes, with clever reptilian faces and sinuous tails, orange and green and flecked in black.
—Hazlitt, 8 Oct. 2025
The gold and silver flecked branches work with any type of holiday decor and are ultra-reflective to provide the most brightness.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Go with the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Top Coat Nail Polish at under $10 for some pink iridescence or the Nails Inc Mirror Chrome Silver Served High Shine Metallic Nail Polish at $8 for a silver-flecked finish.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2025
For an eco-friendly option, check out EcoBirdy, a kids’ furniture company that creates its wares out of ecothylene—a patented material made from upcycled plastic toys that lends each piece a flecked pattern.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
Drizzle this herb-flecked dressing over greens, roasted or grilled veggies, and grain salads.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
The red-flecked badge is also seen on the side panels under the V8 Biturbo badge, yet another nod to the roadster’s power.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The changing menu can feature noodles floating in a creamy peanut broth, garnished with cilantro and cucumber, all flecked with chili crisp.
—Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
The men’s fedora, known as the Foreman, is hand-blocked from molasses metallic flecked straw braid.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
Behind Timm was her unassuming garden, flecked with tall grasses and native plants of all sizes – a quiet haven alive with color, movement and purpose.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Éclairs with glossy chocolate tops, macarons in muted pastels that feel like edible architecture, madeleines flecked with salt or spice.
—Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Or try the takikomi gohan — a hot stone pot of crispy rice flecked with roasted mushrooms, edamame and sweet pea shoots and sauced with black garlic oil and a glossy egg yolk.
—Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flecked
Adjective
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This reversible quilt has a hint of floral romance on one side and a more minimalist dotted print on the other.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
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Examples include dotted prints, the flat-thong sandal and the color yellow.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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The trail begins across 89A from Manzanita Campground and scrambles through woods sprinkled with oak, walnut, hackberry, and later on, bigtooth maple.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Sturgeon from the Delaware River were likely fastened to a spit and basted with butter, then sprinkled with flour, nutmeg, mace, salt, sweet herbs, and breadcrumbs before being dressed in a tangy sauce that usually included anchovy, lobster, lemon, horseradish, and white wine.—
Victoria Flexner,
The Atlantic,
9 Oct. 2025
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Wood floors that have been stained in interesting patterns create a sense of architecture and rhythm, bridge traditional elements with modern ones, and can even help a space feel larger.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
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If a toilet seat is stained, go ahead and buy a replacement.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Swathes of social media stars, including sessions with Twitch streamers, sports influencers and heads of digital media studios, speckled the lineup with talks on how to do creator content right.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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Created by James Beard Award winner and Bottega’s former pastry chef, Dolester Miles, the cake itself is speckled with ground pecans, which add texture and sweetness, which are brushed with simple syrup.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Flecked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flecked. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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