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marble

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mar·ble | \ ˈmär-bəl

Definition of marble

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : limestone that is more or less crystallized by metamorphism, that ranges from granular to compact in texture, that is capable of taking a high polish, and that is used especially in architecture and sculpture

b : something (such as a piece of sculpture) composed of or made from marble

c : something suggesting marble (as in hardness, coldness, or smoothness) a heart of marble

2a : a little ball made of a hard substance (such as glass) and used in various games

b marbles plural in form but singular in construction : any of several games played with these little balls

c marbles plural : the rewards to be won in competition especially for a championship —used in the phrase all the marbles a game being played for all the marbles

3 : marbling

4 marbles plural : elements of common sense especially : sanity persons who are born without all their marbles — Arthur Miller

marble

verb

marbled; marbling\ ˈmär-b(ə-)liŋ

Definition of marble (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to give a veined or mottled appearance to marble the edges of a book

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Examples of marble in a Sentence

Noun The statue is made of marble. I love to play with marbles. Verb marble the paper with several different dyes to get a striking effect

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Black and white marble floors nod to the home's European influences. — Jody Garlock, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2022 The seated dinner dinner and reception took place inside the Colonne Room, a hall adorned by marble floors, architectural columns, crystal chandeliers and precious frescoes which depict banquets and festivals of bygone times. — People Staff, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2022 Connecting the two sides of the house is a show-stopping conservatory featuring heated marble floors and a window ceiling that can be partially retracted with a remote control. — Beck Andrew Salgado, Journal Sentinel, 22 Sep. 2022 Features of the home include panoramic ocean views from every room, walnut floors, brown-elm accents, marble floors and a 1,300-square-foot wraparound balcony, Koch said. — Robyn A. Friedman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Sep. 2022 Upon arrival, guests will be welcomed by a calming neutral-tone palette set against marble floors and wood accents. — Dana Givens, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2022 Earlier this summer, heavy cleaning equipment cracked the Hagia Sophia’s marble floors. — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Aug. 2022 Additional highlights of the home include marble floors, game room, theater room, tennis court and outdoor kitchen. — Brianna Griff, Chron, 21 Aug. 2022 But the marble floors were grubby, and the installation of works that needed to be kept scrupulously dust-free had been held up by workmen, hammering and drilling. — Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Use a toothpick to swirl and marble your food coloring droplets. — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 1 Mar. 2021 These days, it’s used for many blue cheeses, injected inside punctures in the blocks, where air helps the mold cultivate and marble the cheese from the inside out. — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 8 Oct. 2020 To marble your own nail polish pumpkins, place drops of nail polish ($18 for a 6-pack, Target) into a bucket of room temperature water. — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2020 The intact clam was quarter-sized, its ivory shell marbled with brown and purplish lines. — Ian James, AZCentral.com, 19 Apr. 2020 Seddon regularly updated O’Keefe about the operation against the Michigan teachers’ union, according to internal Project Veritas e-mails, where the language of the group’s leaders is marbled with spy jargon. — Adam Goldman, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Mar. 2020 And the jeweler added Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to that list this week, supplying her with a pair of Cartier C Décor marbled white Buffalo horn sunglasses valued at over $2,500. — Branden Hunter, Detroit Free Press, 5 May 2020 Though the technique of marbling dates back to as early as the 12th century, with masters studying the craft from Japan to Venice, Schneider is completely self-taught. — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 27 Feb. 2020 These gorgeous marbled Cool Whip Easter eggs are super easy to make and the end result will be a stunning addition to your Easter table. — Taryn Mohrman, Woman's Day, 10 Mar. 2020 See More

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