
Speckle
Visual Imagery
Use 'speckle' to describe a visual pattern, helping the reader picture the scene.

Her dress had a speckle of red that resembled tiny roses.
Small Size
'Speckle' refers to spots that are small, emphasizing the delicacy of the feature.

A delicate speckle of gold dust covered the antique frame.
Not Uniform
A 'speckle' suggests a random, non-uniform pattern unlike an ordered polka dot design.

The old book's pages had a speckle of brown spots from age.
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