black-and-white

adjective

Definition of black-and-whitenext
as in explicit

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Recent Examples of black-and-white Shot in black-and-white, Following features some themes Nolan would continue to explore for decades to come. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026 As the death toll from Venezuela’s powerful earthquakes reaches nearly 4,500, a black-and-white rescue dog named Tsunami has become a symbol of promise. — Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026 She was last seen wearing a white shirt and black-and-white pants, according to the reports. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 The black-and-white flashbacks when Leonard shares a story about the insurance claim his older self investigated. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for black-and-white
Recent Examples of Synonyms for black-and-white
  1. explicit
  2. clear-cut
  3. luminous
  4. bright-line
  5. unmistakable
  6. unambiguous
  7. plain
  8. distinct
Adjective
  • Keeping up with Claude had become the startup’s explicit mission.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 16 July 2026
  • Flowers like tulips, poppies and hydrangeas were included throughout the collection in subtle and explicit measures.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Definition of explicit
Adjective
  • The airport’s public-facing website isn’t clear-cut about who’s paying for the changes.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
  • What the heat dome means for wildfire activity in the West is less clear-cut.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of clear-cut
Adjective
  • Indeed, Brocka insists on escapist fantasies in a world that otherwise offers no escape, which, in my view, is more hopeful than bleak — and, in turn, allows this kind of gritty sensuality to persist in his ever-enduring, luminous cinema.
    — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
  • The collection’s color palette combines seasonal colors with more technical and luminous hues, in line with Reda’s overall visual universe.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
Definition of luminous
Adjective
  • But each decision is fact-specific, and there are few bright-line rules.
    — Zoey Forbes, The Dial, 7 July 2026
  • When the choice is between the CPM and something other than the CUT method or a CUT-like unspecified method, the bright-line comparability requirements imposed by reg.
    — Ryan Finley, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Definition of bright-line
Adjective
  • And as of this week, those unmistakable red letters are up on the building.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
  • Listening to his composition, I am struck by its beauty, craftsmanship, and the unmistakable sense of wonder that animates it.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 10 July 2026
Definition of unmistakable
Adjective
  • German Chancellor Friedrich Merz holds the unambiguous record for the most unpopular chancellor in Germany’s history, with his approval rating hitting 16% in May, according to a Deutschlandtrend/ARD poll.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026
  • So what White said Wednesday was an unambiguous, necessary refresh.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of unambiguous
Adjective
  • Currently, going to the Google image search site shows a plain search bar for finding images.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026
  • Diaz was surprised to learn that most participants ignored their smartwatch alerts in favor of a plain old phone timer.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 14 July 2026
Definition of plain
Adjective
  • Instead of painting a broad picture that included all leading forms of content distribution — movie theaters, broadcast and cable television as well as streaming platforms — the states zeroed in on three distinct slices.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • Data, on the other hand, shows a distinct generational divide.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Definition of distinct

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“Black-and-white.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/black-and-white. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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