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as in dotted
marked with spots
a dappled fawn
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as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors
a forest that was vibrant with the dappled foliage of autumn
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as in sprinkled
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
sunlight dappled the canopy of vines over our heads
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Recent Examples of dappled
Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
But in the South, find a spot in part sun or dappled shade, which will protect the blooms and foliage from excessive sun and heat to prolong the spring bloom period, says van den Berg-Ohms.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2024
Oaks These stately trees can provide the high shade or dappled shade that Japanese maples crave.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2024
Like perennials, certain bulbs require different conditions—while some enjoy full sun, others only thrive in dappled or deep shade.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
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Sunlight filters through the bright green canopy, casting dappled shadows on the ground.
—Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
But in the South, find a spot in part sun or dappled shade, which will protect the blooms and foliage from excessive sun and heat to prolong the spring bloom period, says van den Berg-Ohms.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2024
Oaks These stately trees can provide the high shade or dappled shade that Japanese maples crave.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2024
Like perennials, certain bulbs require different conditions—while some enjoy full sun, others only thrive in dappled or deep shade.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
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The dashboard is swathed in a flecked, mélange-style fabric that is based on a traditional Japanese hand-weaving technique called Nishijin-ori.Mara Balagtas McIlwrath, Car and Driver, 1 June 2023
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The melton coat sits over a flecked tweed suit—contrasting the matte outerwear with mottled textures beneath.Aleks Cvetkovic, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2023
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Years ago, for appearances, the actress would lean on colorful separates to point to her affinity for bold hues and patterns.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Jan. 2025
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Sofia Jeans by Sofia Vergara Strapless Ruffle Dress This Sofia Jeans by Sofia Vergara strapless dress is now just $9 and comes in a colorful floral print or black to suit your style.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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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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Instead, Kelly Welch, founder of Organized by KW, advises using matching marbled containers to discreetly store these products in plain sight.Jordan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2025
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Rooms are painted a soothing gray, with marbled wallpaper, stained glass windows, and colorful decor serving as delightful pops of whimsy.Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Dappled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dappled. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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