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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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.
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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
Japanese Wagyu beef offers unrivaled marbling, succulent flavors, sweet aroma reminiscent of peaches and coconuts and an incredible melt-in-your-mouth texture.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
There is also the option to try the ancient craft of paper marbling or needlepoint and embroidery in the estate’s historic Stables’ Tach Room.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
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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
Japanese Wagyu beef offers unrivaled marbling, succulent flavors, sweet aroma reminiscent of peaches and coconuts and an incredible melt-in-your-mouth texture.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
There is also the option to try the ancient craft of paper marbling or needlepoint and embroidery in the estate’s historic Stables’ Tach Room.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
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“Marbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marbling. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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