variants
or less commonly dapple
: marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background
a dappled fawn
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a forest that was vibrant with the dappled foliage of autumn
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Oaks These stately trees can provide the high shade or dappled shade that Japanese maples crave.
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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
Standing in the dappled sunlight that spread through the leaves of the trees like lace, Anne felt a sudden chill.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2024
Natural light is a critical component of Pardo’s alchemy, animating the interior and amplifying the overall pattern play with a dappled light show that is particularly dramatic as the late afternoons kindle into night.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2024
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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
Standing in the dappled sunlight that spread through the leaves of the trees like lace, Anne felt a sudden chill.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2024
Natural light is a critical component of Pardo’s alchemy, animating the interior and amplifying the overall pattern play with a dappled light show that is particularly dramatic as the late afternoons kindle into night.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Dappled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dappled. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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