“Flecks” or “Flex”—Which to use?

“Flecks” or “Flex”

Overview

flecks / flex are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

flecks: NA

flex: (noun) the act of flexing. (verb) contract. (verb) exhibit the strength of. (verb) bend a joint. (verb) cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form.

Pronunciation

flecks: f·l·EH·k·s

flex: f·l·EH·k·s

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Examples in Context

Examples of “flecks”

…are ochre yellow with greyish flecks.
…to stop "speckling", undesirable white flecks in shadow areas.
…and subsequent transformation into The Joker.

Examples of “flex”

…causing the bag surfaces to flex.
…all be set against these flex fence boundaries, so these calculations…
…Ford Taurus SHO, 2014-2019 Ford Flex Limited EcoBoost, and 2010-2016 Lincoln…
…clue that leads them to Flex Mentallo.
…the Future Leaders Exchange Program (FLEX), the Mexico Youth Leadership Program…
…primaries after a quick downward flex of the wings during a…
ActionScript / Adobe Flex
…flat in the centre, and flex along the length from the…
…and Japan was beginning to flex its military muscle.
…member of the band "Le Sexoflex" under the pseudonym Miss Lady

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