BLACK-AND-WHITE Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

black-and-white

adjective

Definition of black-and-white

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Recent Examples of black-and-white Back in June, Kardashian Barker shared a black-and-white snap of Rocky and his siblings Penelope and Reign enjoying each other’s company. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 The 59-year-old actress paired the piece with a black-and-white cover-up from Soma and wore her short hair in loose, tousled curls. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026 In a black-and-white picture, the Queen & Slim star held up heart hands alongside her daughter. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026 The dark theme even permeated the kitchen, which featured a large black-and-white marble island surrounded by black cabinets. — Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for black-and-white

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Consequently, buyers are increasingly demanding explicit contract clauses for data portability, deprecation notices, and model explainability.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
It was backed by Washington, reportedly executed using the euro-yen cross rather than directly in dollar-yen, and accompanied by explicit political support.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of explicit

Adjective

However, deciding when to remove life support is not clear-cut.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026
While the legal proceedings around Ohtani and Mizuhara have been rather clear-cut, Mizuhara’s initial changing of his story raised confusion about what actually happened.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Definition of clear-cut

Adjective

Start with Deneb, one of the most luminous stars known, then follow the line downward through the cross.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
But despite brownstones, diners, skyscrapers and bridges, this city is no recognizable metropolis — plus, it’s all bathed in a luminous purple glow.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 Aug. 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

That interplay of warmth, spice, and richer notes is what gives fall fragrances their unmistakable character, setting them apart from the lighter, brighter scents of spring and summer.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Few heads turn despite her tall, unmistakable frame shuffling across the floor.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of unmistakable

Adjective

Copilot at 30 million seats arguably the first unambiguous proof of monetization for a generative artificial intelligence product.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 July 2026
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

Definition of unambiguous

Adjective

For instance, a plain English muffin typically contains about 120 to 150 calories, while a standard plain bagel often has 250 to 350 calories.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
The fiber slows digestion, which can blunt the blood sugar spike that plain lemonade would normally cause.

— Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of plain

Adjective

While the precise number of brokers managed by each service varies, there are some distinct differences.

— Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Researchers looked at differences between the modern human and Neanderthal genomes and identified distinct genetic changes in Neanderthals’ growth hormone receptor—a key cell protein that helps regulate growth throughout the body.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026

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