BLOTCH Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of blotch

as in fleck

a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part a dog with a single small blotch of black

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as in defect

something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing that cell tower is another blotch on the landscape

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blotch

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verb

ˈbläch

as in to dot

to mark with small spots especially unevenly my pen leaked and blotched my shirt pocket

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Recent Examples of blotch

Noun

Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026 Pine snakes can grow up to 56 inches in length, have black, brown, and russet scales with dark blotches along their backs, and are noted for having a pointed nose, which experts believe may help with burrowing. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026

Verb

His guests, their faces blotched from exertion, stare upward in dismay. — Thomas Palmer, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019 The friend spotted a big male Chinook — its fins torn, its back blotched with the fungus of decay. — Special To The Oregonian, OregonLive.com, 5 May 2018 See All Example Sentences for blotch

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blotch

Noun

As few as 10 cells, hidden in an infinitesimal fleck of feces, can contaminate raw milk and trigger a fatal infection.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
The oversized jacket featured a furry white base adorned with flecks of silver, which beautifully mirrored the sumptuous coats on the runway.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of fleck

Noun

This allows Vestas to standardize its construction processes, lower costs, and reduce defects.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Brands must also account for products with defects such as stains, mold and incorrect labels—issues that need to be remediated or repaired before the product reaches the consumer.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of defect

Verb

The backstory Eagle-eyed guests will spot the curious Greek elements dotted around—the urns in the bathroom, the Acropolis paintings in the dining room, the Hellenic motif on the plates.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Arid, rolling hills, dotted with saguaro cactuses, sat beneath the large blue sky.

— Trisha Thadani Kirsten Potter Tanya Pérez Devin Murphy, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of dot

Noun

The period is 2006, when the golden age of streamable content is barely a speck on the media horizon.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
To make matters worse, the Houthis have captured new terrain in Yemen and acquired Perim Island, a speck of land inside the Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint that better positions the Yemeni militia to intercept oil tankers.

— Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of speck

Noun

Sanitation crews are also working to clear debris and shore up burn scar areas to mitigate flood risks, Mayor Karen Bass’ office said in a statement.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
C’mon, isn’t the prospect of a scar on your nose another good reason to reach for sunscreen daily?

— Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of scar

Verb

The songs, contemporary pop sprinkled with disco pixie dust, are of a piece with the tone of Benanti’s self-skewering comedy.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Cora, Dombrowski’s manager with the 2018 World Series champion Boston Red Sox, isn’t going to walk into the Phillies’ clubhouse and sprinkle magic pixie dust on a club that clearly is trending in the wrong direction.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of sprinkle

Noun

Each style features archival details like period-correct buttons, hair-on-hide patches and suspender attachments on the jean.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
And, as mentioned before, companies are currently scaling back due to what some are describing as a whiskey glut during a rough patch for the spirits industry overall.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of patch

Noun

Kellermeyer is one of a number of companies referenced in lawsuits filed in recent months that accuse funds managed by some of Wall Street’s biggest names of inflating their marks, often to increase their own payouts.

— Ellen DiMauro, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
The backstory Vignette Collection marks hospitality behemoth IHG Hotels & Resorts’ foray into intimate, design-centric properties around the world.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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