PEPPERED Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

peppered 1 of 2

adjective

as in sprinkled

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peppered

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verb

past tense of pepper

as in sprayed

to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on pepper the costume with flecks of glitter

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as in dotted

to mark with small spots especially unevenly spilled flour peppered the kitchen floor

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Adjective

Players who were not participating in live play still peppered coaches with questions. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 By sequencing hundreds of peppered moth genomes, the geneticists found a significant and consistent difference in a gene called cortex involved in wing development. — Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026 Highlighting the list is Luis Chávez, who scored a goal in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and peppered goalkeepers with 10 shots. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026 Other vegetarian items include a black peppered tofu dish with rice that can also be ordered vegan. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 The peppered bird seed is perfectly safe for our avian friends, but rodents really don’t like it. — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026 Members of Community Board 12 alerted the 66th Precinct on Tuesday after the hateful graffiti was found peppered throughout the park. — Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026 And still, given that Spurs’ creative issues persist and Monaco peppered Vicario’s goal with 23 shots, seemingly slicing through a defence which had previously looked so secure with ease, Tottenham escaped with another away point. — Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025 Yes, it's all peppered throughout. — Erin McMullen, Time, 25 Sep. 2025

Verb

The attendees also peppered Talarico with questions about voter ID and the national debt. — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026 Surprising, quirky additions are peppered throughout, such as a small trompe l’oeil ceiling fresco of a conservatory roof, complete with climbing roses and birds. — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026 Acoustic wooden bafflers frame the space and help create a sense of intimacy, with grand works from local artists peppered about and instilling a tangible sense of place. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 But the Track Fire had interrupted this picturesque scene, charring the thick tree trunks that peppered the canyon wall in New Mexico. — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026 Outdoor bars and pop-up tasting stands peppered the festival grounds, offering adult libations to the 21-and-over crowd dancing, moshing and rocking out all weekend. — Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026 That meant Burnham and his Cabinet were peppered during the conference with questions about security lapses and potential state threats from Iran or Russia. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 Television commercials featuring the likes of Alabama great Nick Saban have peppered college football broadcasts this month, and Cruz appeared on ESPN's College GameDay to promote the bill. — Becky Sullivan, NPR, 28 Sep. 2026 So there’s some fun to be had with little scenes that can be peppered throughout the season. — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for peppered

Adjective

Visual cues are both stripped down and strangely compelling, like the dotted line that runs from Nancy’s eyes to indicate her gaze.

— Air Mail, Air Mail, 3 Oct. 2026
Peghah Maleknejad, fashion director of Hero and Heroine Magazine, bought the dotted mesh long dress for $359 on her phone while waiting for the Alainpaul show to start.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of dotted

Verb

Prosecutors say Campbell then sprayed Mobley with mace and stabbed him in the neck.

— Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
The shared affinity was clear in the celebration, as Mesa sprayed Cash with alcohol, and Vilade and Erik Neander, the team’s president of baseball operations, embraced while Vilade was interviewed.

— Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of sprayed

Verb

There’s Ellipse, a lineup of sculptural gold links sprinkled with diamond pavé; Modern Pavé, with its playful arrangements of diamonds; and SIX by Royal Asscher, an exclusive collection with the legendary Dutch diamond-cutting house.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
The Fort Worth list indicates restaurants mostly downtown, the Shops at Clearfork and a few sprinkled in the Stockyards.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of sprinkled

Adjective

Vivier’s signature buckle can be rendered in gold or silver, with colored brass available on select styles.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Its cyan-colored vehicles will compete with Ubers, Lyfts and autonomous taxis to shuttle customers across busy streets and freeways.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of colored

Adjective

Frosted glass walls reveal a garden of oversize, colorful leather flowers, while wood and leather, recurring materials in Polène’s stores, appear in the furnishings.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Other suites are even more striking, covered from head to toe in a flora wallpaper and bright, colorful custom furniture.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of colorful

Adjective

In a burst of primary color and trompe l’oeil trickery, five dice—red, yellow, blue, green, white—are suspended against a maroon field densely latticed with dice shapes, the cubes appearing simultaneously to lie stationary on its pip-stippled surface and to tumble downward through space.

— James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
The delicate stippled pattern is reminiscent of shifting clouds that add depth and movement while maintaining an airiness.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 25 May 2026

Definition of stippled

Adjective

Smith hung an oversized Nelson Angled Sphere Bubble Pendant above a custom teak bed with a speckled bouclé headboard and a drapey saffron velvet coverlet for a tranquil effect.

— Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
Another look came in the form of Oxford pumps with a speckled calf-hair finish and red linear detailing.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

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