flecked
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Family, friends and neighbors filled the frames with dancing and dominoes; their apartments painted in shades of mint, butter yellow and palomino pink, flecked with a patina cultivated by humidity and time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
During the nearly hourlong call, Regan spoke quickly and confidently, detailing his investment strategy and professional credentials—many of them fabricated—in a soothing voice flecked with humor and references to his faith in God.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
The crumb is dense, almost fudgy, flecked with earthy carrot and toasted nuts that have been folded in and ground to underscore the cake’s warmth.
From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2025
The chewy morsels come sopping in soy sauce and flecked with chile flakes, with a rich and juicy meat filling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2025
Behind the church, row upon row of snowy tombstones protruded from a blanket of pale blue that was flecked with dazzling red, gold, and green wherever the reflections from the stained glass hit the snow.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
