black-and-white

adjective

Definition of black-and-whitenext
as in explicit

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Recent Examples of black-and-white Italian filmmaker Alina Marazzi will debut her first feature in a decade, La Ragazza Con La Leica, while Georgian filmmaker Levan Koguashvili returns with Guria, a black-and-white feature set in western Georgia. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 23 July 2026 What might seem like a simple black-and-white picture of some rocks is actually the first photograph ever taken on the surface of Mars. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 22 July 2026 When there isn’t enough light for a colorful picture, the camera switches to a crisper black-and-white image to preserve detail. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026 Fortunately, a single black-and-white camera was running in the venue all night, and the footage has leaked onto YouTube. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 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
  • Throughout her tenure, there have been moments that point to Silver’s explicit involvement in business decisions, a number of them occurring in the last year.
    — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Cantone has not received explicit confirmation of whether the department is investigating her complaint, filed in January 2026, although the state agency asked her and Berretti for medical records from Guarino.
    — Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 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
  • The capri-adjacent shorts were cut in midweight washed viscose with a textured handfeel and luminous sheen, and are finished with side cargo pockets and dual back pockets.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
  • So although there are fewer meteors an hour during this shower, the luminous nature of the ones that do fall makes up for it.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 20 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
  • Meanwhile, Vogue’s beauty editor-at-large, Arden Fanning Andrews, is a mineral sunscreen loyalist, while senior beauty and wellness editor Margaux Anbouba prefers an SPF with an unmistakable glowy finish.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 July 2026
  • Generations of locals have grown up on its signature franks — split down the middle, grilled in a secret sauce, and served from an unmistakable pagoda-style stand.
    — USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 15 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
  • However, this applies strictly to plain coffee, not sugary, high-calorie specialty drinks or concentrated caffeine products.
    — Robert Glatter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • In addition to believing, plain and simple, that Shamea crossed the line with her Miss Diane tea, the newbies also seem frustrated by how much the feud is interfering with the group dynamic and the show’s levity.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Definition of plain
Adjective
  • Fans nostalgic for that era and the group’s distinct soulful sound have been waiting for new music ever since.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026
  • There’s a handful of eating spots and watering holes here, each with a distinct vibe.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 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 28 Jul. 2026.

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