fleck
noun
a speck; a small bit.
Example Sentences
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The standard sea of matte-pastel water bottles is starting to be flecked with shiny takes from Australia’s Frank Green.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Slender but flecked with magical touches, “Romería” is so gentle it never quite qualifies as haunting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 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
Squares of focaccia, still plush in the center and flecked with rosemary and fat flakes of sea salt.
From Salon ● Dec. 23, 2025
His eyes were flinty too, black and sharp, but the years and the salt winds had turned his hair the grey of a winter sea, flecked with whitecaps.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
