marbling
noun
mar·bling
ˈmär-b(ə-)liŋ 
1
: the action or process of making like marble especially in coloration
2
: coloration or markings resembling or suggestive of marble
3
: an intermixture of fat and lean especially when evenly distributed in a cut of meat
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Some are creamy with light marbling, while others are crumbly and sharp.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
Texture is key for Repose, with embossing, embroidery, marbling and embellishing adding richness to textiles.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Same goes for other existing designs, like the Arundel surface mount light and Otto standing mirror Renowned for his lush marbling and trompe l’oeil decorative finishes, Bonuglia spent a month in New York to bring these limited-edition pieces to life.
—Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
Blue cheese is recognized by its green and blue marbling, which results from the growth of mold.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
Texture is key for Repose, with embossing, embroidery, marbling and embellishing adding richness to textiles.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Same goes for other existing designs, like the Arundel surface mount light and Otto standing mirror Renowned for his lush marbling and trompe l’oeil decorative finishes, Bonuglia spent a month in New York to bring these limited-edition pieces to life.
—Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
Blue cheese is recognized by its green and blue marbling, which results from the growth of mold.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Marbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marbling. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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