POCKMARKS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

pockmarks

noun

plural of pockmark

as in scars

something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing the explosion left little pockmarks all over the face of the adjacent building

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Recent Examples of pockmarks To enable this proliferation of nature on its surface, the skin of the building is covered with pockmarks and niches that provide space for soil, water, plants, and animals. — New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026 Its irregularities, grooves, nicks, and pockmarks heightened, rather than disturbed, the tranquillity of the space. — Literary Hub, 22 July 2026 Spacewalking astronauts routinely observe pockmarks in the sides of the station, as if it had been hit by buck shot—the result of impact with small debris particles. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 16 Apr. 2026 Koch noted that these smaller pockmarks were often brighter than expected. — Denise Chow, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026 By midday, the system had enough data in the cloud from other GLCs running the routes that more pockmarks were being flagged on the dash. — Sean Evans, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026 Before, in between and since, a litany of decisions not made or gone wrong pockmarks the franchise. — Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025

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Matchwinner Jamal Lowe was one of the few to carry the scars of last season.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
But as the physical scars began to heal and fade, the mental ones remained fresh.

— Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of scars

Noun

Trunk Damage The trunk is the tree’s main support system, so significant defects warrant close attention.

— Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 8 Aug. 2026
Heart defects are the most common congenital malformations, followed by neural tube defects, which are typically carried to term.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

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Both marks constitute world records for disciplines that became official distances only in January, governing body World Athletics said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Whenever possible, experts recommend checking for original hardware, construction details, maker’s marks, and documentation before paying a premium.

— Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026

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