Thesaurus results for EYESPOT

eyespot

noun

ˈī-ˌspät

Definition of eyespot

as in blotch

a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part a tie having eyespots of blue on a light gray background

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Recent Examples of eyespot In a real feather, the barbs can flash the same blue-green-bronze as the eyespot. — Douglas Goodwin, The Conversation, 1 June 2026 The scientific name Actias luna, derived from the Roman goddess, refers to the moth’s moon-like eyespots. — Kai Coggin, Time, 16 May 2026 The eyespots on the hindwings are oval or round, according to the post. — Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2025 The team observed laser emissions in two distinct wavelengths for all color regions of the feathers' eyespots, with the green color regions emitting the most intense laser light. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2025 Peacock butterflies are distinguished by a series of striking eyespots on their wings, which serve to threaten or confuse potential predators. — Michael Franco, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2024 But why did some lineages evolve shell eyes rather than eyespots? — Quanta Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024 First, red eyespots appear; then the amorphous bodies coalesce and darken into their ferocious adult forms. — Nala Rogers, Popular Mechanics, 9 Aug. 2023

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Noun

Crews are also using steam to remove blotches of chewing gum, which have turned black over time.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
The next morning, a galaxy of itchy red bumps and blotches stretched from my shoulder to my hip.

— Ben Crair, New Yorker, 31 July 2026

Definition of blotch

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This $6 high-neck tank is a layering staple (under a polka-dot cardigan, perhaps), while this chambray button-down is practically begging to be worn at the pumpkin patch.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
Riders go down a steep slope on large inner tubes before hitting a small bump to slow down and finally stopping on a turf patch.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of patch

Noun

The soup itself has an almost lemon curd-like acidity and sweetness, and it’s laced with flecks of fresh corn and tiny diced pieces of zucchini.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Amid his vast responsibilities running all the departments in the Giants’ front office, Zaidi still found the time to pore over MLB Draft League statistics and look for flecks of gold.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

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