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Recent Examples of birthmark
The most visible part of the birthmark, up to the elbow, had gone.
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Geoff Dyer, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Athena is hesitant to believe Leah, but listens to her story about noticing Cameron had a similar birthmark to Mika’s.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 2 May 2025
He was identified by the birthmark on his back and his long, sensitive hands, the hands of a surgeon.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
The center described the young girl as having a birthmark on her forehead, one lazy eye and potentially requiring medical attention.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 7 Mar. 2025
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Geoff Dyer, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Athena is hesitant to believe Leah, but listens to her story about noticing Cameron had a similar birthmark to Mika’s.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 2 May 2025
He was identified by the birthmark on his back and his long, sensitive hands, the hands of a surgeon.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
The center described the young girl as having a birthmark on her forehead, one lazy eye and potentially requiring medical attention.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for birthmark
Noun
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Look at your skin carefully and take note of any moles, freckles, or other marks.—
Casey Gallagher,
Health,
15 Apr. 2025
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In addition to creating faux freckles, they can be used as a sneaky acne cover-up.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Of course, most Americans don't associate Cinco de Mayo with mole poblano, but rather alcohol.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Sometimes homeowners mistake mole damage for vole damage, says Pierce.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
Noun
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White blotches — the frostbitten tissue — swelled on the roof of his mouth, uvula and throat.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
2 July 2025
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Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Taste first, and then stir in a couple splotches of sour cream.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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Under the new name, Grimaldi’s still drew heavy traffic to Brooklyn, where hungry diners sought signature pies with white splotches of fresh mozzarella baked in minutes over a blazing heap of anthracite coal.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Her eyes were always moist, with dark patches underneath.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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Beneath a cloudy sky with patches of sunlight, families prayed and sang Christian worship songs with outstretched arms.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
10 July 2025
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“Birthmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birthmark. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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