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Recent Examples of black-and-white
The black-and-white image shows the first lady leaning forward over a reflective surface in a commanding pose, dressed in a tailored Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo jacket, a contrast from her soft and gentle 2017 portrait.
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Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 2 June 2025
That morning, the Times Magazine had published an interview with him, accompanied by a moody black-and-white portrait.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
One of Wishman’s most Sapphic films is this gritty black-and-white sexploitation shocker about assassins who weasel their way into an apartment shared by two lesbians in order to kill a foreign dignitary.
—Erik Piepenburg, New York Times, 2 June 2025
In one video, the newlyweds kiss against a backdrop of fireworks lighting the night sky, while a black-and-white photo captures them posing with their children.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 1 June 2025
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Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 2 June 2025
That morning, the Times Magazine had published an interview with him, accompanied by a moody black-and-white portrait.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
One of Wishman’s most Sapphic films is this gritty black-and-white sexploitation shocker about assassins who weasel their way into an apartment shared by two lesbians in order to kill a foreign dignitary.
—Erik Piepenburg, New York Times, 2 June 2025
In one video, the newlyweds kiss against a backdrop of fireworks lighting the night sky, while a black-and-white photo captures them posing with their children.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for black-and-white
Adjective
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The study exposed fundamental limitations in exact computation, revealing that these systems fail to use explicit algorithms and reason inconsistently across similar puzzles.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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For instance, in Washington and Oregon, similar rules apply, while some states restrict this maneuver more heavily or require explicit signage allowing it.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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But Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s feud is a pretty clear-cut example that men are just as prone to emotional outbursts, bad judgment, and ridiculous behavior as any woman.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
6 June 2025
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Read more: Steelers' Stance on Aaron Rodgers, QB Situation Revealed At 26 years old, Fields is the clear-cut starting quarterback for the Jets.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Formulated with a potent blend of ceramides and panthenol, this moisturizer offers a rich, creamy texture that melts into the skin, delivering immediate moisture and a luminous glow.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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As a result, these devices can be highly reactive to bright sources of light, such as street lamps or the luminous glow of a full moon, which can obstruct your ability to see clearly in certain directions.—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
25 May 2025
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There is no bright-line definition for hardship—it’s determined by the employer under the terms of the retirement plan and based on facts and circumstances.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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None of these cases, for instance, is likely to result in the full restoration of the bright-line rules established with the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887, rules based in part on the lessons of our battles against authoritarian monarchy in the seventeenth century.—
Andrew Cockburn,
Harper's Magazine,
20 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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The gravity of the moment was unmistakable — the consequences of a loss, and the eventual magnitude of a win.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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In a market defined by uncertainty, the bond market’s message is unmistakable: brace for impact.—
Dan Irvine,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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While there’s much to say about the social consequences of this behavior, one thing is unambiguous: Completing transactions by phone is standard behavior.—
Benjamin Claeys,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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However, the White House has been unambiguous in its assessment of the situation.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Its impact on the modern environment is made plain when the geologist protagonist must flee terrible wildfires there.—
Diana Arterian
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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Spectators perceive tennis outfits as plain, boring, rigid or limited to a specific silhouette.—
Ruth Etiesit Samuel,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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Pullman Market follows in the footsteps of Eataly before it, but this complex’s concepts are so much more distinct and delicious than anything that forebear has offered.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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Research suggests disengagement isn't simply the absence of engagement but a distinct psychological state with its own antecedents and consequences.—
Jonathan H. Westover,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Black-and-white.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/black-and-white. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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