Example Sentences

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The red and blue of the women’s clothing echo the tints of the rainbow itself, as do smaller, random flecks of color throughout.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Recognizing himself on the screen, Matt smiled widely, flecks of green dotting his sweaty face.

From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2024

In his front yard, Rains kept a shaker table and other equipment to sift soil for flecks of gold.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2024

Special particles, often photons, or flecks of light, can be in two places at the same time, but remain strongly connected even though they are not physically linked.

From BBC • May 6, 2024

Cinder flecks from his feet pecked at my shins.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli