as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors
a marbled chocolate and vanilla cake
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as in sprinkled
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
marble the paper with several different dyes to get a striking effect
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Recent Examples of marbled
Mary Squillace, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024
The effect is most pronounced in the dining room, where a delicate marbled wallpaper on the ceiling contrasts with a bold lily motif on the walls.
—Catherine Hong, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2024
Yes, there are prime-aged, marbled steaks in all shapes and sizes, each served with Nick & Sam’s signature steak sauce.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024
It is characterized by its distinctive marbled patterning, which varies from individual to individual, providing effective camouflage in its natural habitat.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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The two most important muscles are the actual ribeye itself, which is usually well marbled and is also surrounded by a couple of layers of connective tissue and fat.
—Mary Squillace, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024
The effect is most pronounced in the dining room, where a delicate marbled wallpaper on the ceiling contrasts with a bold lily motif on the walls.
—Catherine Hong, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2024
Yes, there are prime-aged, marbled steaks in all shapes and sizes, each served with Nick & Sam’s signature steak sauce.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024
It is characterized by its distinctive marbled patterning, which varies from individual to individual, providing effective camouflage in its natural habitat.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marbled
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The touch bevel design gives it a sleek look while the AMOLED display creates a vividly bright and colorful watch face (which can be set to always-on, by the way).Cierra Cowan, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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For spring 2025, the colorful and lively world of Rosie Assoulin is expanding with the launch of the New York luxury brand’s new Core program.Emily Mercer, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Anyone who comes across a spotted lanternfly is advised to squish it.Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2024
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This past weekend, the spotted beagle Snoopy, star of the Peanuts comics and cartoons, found himself at the center of a political whirlwind.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2024
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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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Orwell peppered his essay with a healthy dash of levity.Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
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Daytime shimmer and denim-on-denim styles peppered the collections, while shades of green, yellow and chocolate brown loomed large.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
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Spice up your Super Bowl party with these pinto beans, garnished with savory bacon and spicy poblano peppers.Christopher Michel, Country Living, 2 Feb. 2023
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Two types of beans (black and pinto) bring the protein count in this healthy enchilada casserole up to 19 grams per serving.Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2022
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The grey ash trees and their mottled plumage were as one with each other, curving and branching to form a ceiling overhead.Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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Several of its rustic cabins date to the 1920s, and the current mottled wood paneling and floors, sturdy stone fireplaces and antique lighting harken back to that era.Catherine Garcia, theweek, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Marbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marbled. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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