WHITEN Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

whiten

verb

ˈ(h)wī-tᵊn

Definition of whiten

as in to bleach

to make white or whiter by removing color years of sunlight had almost completely whitened the flag

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Recent Examples of whiten There’s nothing wrong with adding a filter and whitening your teeth with a click of a button. — Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Your smile looks brighter without the oral theatrics of a full whitening system. — Marci Robin, Allure, 19 May 2026 Baking soda is great for whitening and removing stains, and sometimes nothing is tougher than coffee and tea stains left behind on our favorite ceramic mugs. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026 This uses a chemical solution of 2% hydrogen peroxide with the abrasive calcium pyrophosphate to whiten your teeth. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for whiten

Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiten

Verb

If a garment or surface isn’t clearly bleach safe, test the product on an inconspicuous area first.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026
Sometimes, corals of a single reef don’t bleach evenly, with some individuals dying off while their neighbors persist.

— Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of bleach

Verb

Similar bouts of traders closing short positions in early June and early July initially pushed prices higher before the gains eventually faded.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Isabelle Huppert and Virginie Efira led Farhadi’s French-language Parallel Tales, a film about Sylvie (Huppert), a fading novelist in search of inspiration for her next book, who starts spying on her neighbors across the street.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of fade

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Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid delivers hydration and keeps skin smooth and glowing, plus there’s niacinamide and licorice extract to brighten and even the complexion.

— Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
The second helps minimize fine lines and wrinkles, a new attribute to the serum whose primary function has been to brighten and hydrate the skin.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 17 Aug. 2026