as in pallid
lacking a healthy skin color
paramedics knew she was in shock because she was ashy and shaking
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Recent Examples of ashy
This cool-toned brunette look has ashy tones throughout.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
Then that September, a nursing assistant found Coulson unresponsive and hanging off the side of her bed, her skin ashy and her breathing shallow.
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Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
30 Mar. 2026
The peel can be quite thick so remove a little more than the ashy green outer layer.
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Anita Jaisinghani,
Houston Chronicle,
17 Mar. 2026
While light brown hair can sometimes read ashy or mushroom-toned, highlights are a great way to add a little warmth to the overall look, especially for spring and summer.
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Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ashy
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
Then that September, a nursing assistant found Coulson unresponsive and hanging off the side of her bed, her skin ashy and her breathing shallow.
—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
30 Mar. 2026
The peel can be quite thick so remove a little more than the ashy green outer layer.
—
Anita Jaisinghani,
Houston Chronicle,
17 Mar. 2026
While light brown hair can sometimes read ashy or mushroom-toned, highlights are a great way to add a little warmth to the overall look, especially for spring and summer.
—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ashy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ashy
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Opponents of the proposal want the county to consider different locations for the park site, arguing the project may harm a variety of native species to the area, including the western spadefoot toad and pallid bats.
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While disrupting the business of an American multinational company may seem a pallid response to the destruction of an Iranian primary school where more than a hundred children were killed, such asymmetric attacks in the physical and digital realms have been a feature of this conflict.
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Located on the northeast coast near Willikies, this peaceful area offers wide stretches of pale sand, clear shallow water, and easy access to some of Antigua’s most beautiful coastline.
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Too much sunlight, normally only a problem in areas with extremely hot climates, may cause plants to bleach out and look pale, which may be mistaken for yellowing.
Adjective
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Always, always those little ashen faces.
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Hitchcock didn’t respond, his face slowly turning ashen.
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“Ashy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ashy. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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