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

black-and-white

adjective

Definition of black-and-white

as in explicit

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Recent Examples of black-and-white To support that, Esh is building a layered visual ecosystem outside the traditional show model with The Ram, a free black-and-white zine edited by Matthew Whitehouse with editorial from young London creatives. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 The black-and-white short film was directed by filmmaker Barnaby Clay. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026 Recreate these and more black-and-white outfits that hold the key to chic transitional dressing. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Powell made their relationship Instagram official on July 7, sharing a black-and-white photo of the couple kissing. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for black-and-white

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Adjective

Even when the subtext of previous policy suggested suspicion of American Muslims, federal leaders never expressed explicit hostility.

— Daniel Benjamin, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026
A number of definitions, particularly from this period, drew an explicit connection between Indigenous peoples and European colonialism.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of explicit

Adjective

The goal is to prevent property from being clear-cut for development and to preserve as many healthy trees as possible.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026
Still, with average hourly earnings showing no signs of a wage-price spiral, the picture is not clear-cut.

— Fred Imbert, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of clear-cut

Adjective

Gilly’s Enchanting Makeup If Bullock has a more natural, matte makeup look in the sequel, Kidman’s vibe is more whimsical and luminous to juxtapose the personalities of the sisters.

— Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 10 Sep. 2026
Because what Company does have is a deep sense of place and an austere, luminous beauty.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Sep. 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

If brand copy should be taken with a gallon of Morton, Elsesser’s duality is unmistakable.

— Jeff Weiss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
There are plenty of dishes unique to Palm Beach, too—crudos, handmade pastas, lobster salad, and a particularly tempting dessert list—but the Riviera influence is unmistakable.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of unmistakable

Adjective

In addition to the legal team validating whether a policy is defensible, organizations need a semantic review to validate whether the policy is structured, contextualized and unambiguous enough for AI to interpret consistently.

— Chakkry Arunachalam, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026
What remained was pure, unambiguous data on true ion transport.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of unambiguous

Adjective

Customers who want waffles at No Knife will pay anywhere from $15 for a plain one to $45 for a waffle topped with collard greens, candied yams, and mac and cheese.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026
The Democratic candidates won at the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, where a judges’ panel found that the FCC public notice contradicts the plain language of US law that limits the discount to individual candidates.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of plain

Adjective

Celebrating three decades at Bergdorf’s, Fargo helped define style through her distinct visual storytelling and fashion curation while being an influential champion of American fashion.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Elsewhere, dining ranges from casual beachside fare and an award-winning bar serving signature cocktails to the Agave Study, where guests can explore the spirit’s provenance, production, and distinct character.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026

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