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 is the rare purple shampoo that can be used with every wash, particularly for those who prefer ashy or pastel-lavender hues.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2025
These emaciated, ashy pyromaniacs are led by Varang (Oona Chaplin), giving Queen of the Damned body tea in her bloodred makeup and statement headpiece.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 28 July 2025
To protect against the ashy, sandy spray that coats the sides of Cerro Negro, boarders don bright orange jumpsuits and ski goggles, only adding to the next-level thrill of the experience.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
And Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, erupted in spectacular fashion on June 2, sending a group of hikers sprinting down the mountain’s flanks as ashy clouds formed behind them.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 18 June 2025
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2025
These emaciated, ashy pyromaniacs are led by Varang (Oona Chaplin), giving Queen of the Damned body tea in her bloodred makeup and statement headpiece.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 28 July 2025
To protect against the ashy, sandy spray that coats the sides of Cerro Negro, boarders don bright orange jumpsuits and ski goggles, only adding to the next-level thrill of the experience.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
And Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, erupted in spectacular fashion on June 2, sending a group of hikers sprinting down the mountain’s flanks as ashy clouds formed behind them.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ashy
Adjective
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Morfydd Clark, pallid at first, has some emotive scenes at the wedding when Ophelia rails at Hamlet for turning away from her.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Aug. 2025
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Yet senior test kitchen editor Jesse Szewczyk recently took one of those pallid lumps and coaxed utter brilliance from it.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The restaurant’s minimalist design, from the pale wood furniture to the soft globe lighting, feels warm thanks to earthy textures and abundant natural light, creating a calm, modern space, perfect for enjoying a meal.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Aim for pale yellow throughout the day.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Given shorter travel times, a greater number of people would be able to experience its otherworldly ashen plains.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
10 Aug. 2025
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In his post-game meeting with reporters, New York coach Tom Thibodeau looked ashen and was at loss for explaining what unfolded.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
22 May 2025
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“Ashy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ashy. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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