as in pallid
lacking a healthy skin color
looking blanched and feeble after a long illness
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as in bleached
to make white or whiter by removing color
a good washing with bleach should blanch these yellowed sheets
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Recent Examples of blanched
Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Trump — who has threatened to withdraw from the bloc and questioned its collective-defense promise — has asked allies for plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz; many have so far blanched at offering support.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Nut flours are closely related, but not identical, to nut meals, which are rarely blanched and typically more coarsely ground.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The combo deal came with a hefty basket of Weissman's signature double-blanched french fries, well dressed with salt and pepper.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Feb. 2026
Her shades of blonde have ranged from sunny and golden to blanched and icy.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Raw cabbage may retain its texture slightly better than blanched cabbage.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
The white oak and stained walnut variations make space for a light-blanched vibe or a woodier and more sensational approach, depending on your preference.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Commercial almond butter is often made from blanched almonds, resulting in a smoother, sweeter butter.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Not all that long ago, Fox and Telemundo likely would have blanched at an ad that encourages sports fans to get up from their sofas.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2026
A student behind me in line blanched with fear.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
It may be served raw, lightly blanched, or cooked briefly in soups and stews.
—Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Mar. 2026
Its price puts it within reach of many Mac creators who blanched at the price of its predecessor.
—Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
Canned water chestnuts are blanched before packing, which mutes their flavor slightly but preserves their crispness.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Fresh birds are cured in Chinese five spice and salt, then blanched in a vinegar bath to yield tight, super crispy skin.
—Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Fresh lemons are lightly seared in butter and tossed with blanched broccolini, Swiss chard, and peas.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Trump — who has threatened to withdraw from the bloc and questioned its collective-defense promise — has asked allies for plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz; many have so far blanched at offering support.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Nut flours are closely related, but not identical, to nut meals, which are rarely blanched and typically more coarsely ground.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The combo deal came with a hefty basket of Weissman's signature double-blanched french fries, well dressed with salt and pepper.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Feb. 2026
Her shades of blonde have ranged from sunny and golden to blanched and icy.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Raw cabbage may retain its texture slightly better than blanched cabbage.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
The white oak and stained walnut variations make space for a light-blanched vibe or a woodier and more sensational approach, depending on your preference.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Commercial almond butter is often made from blanched almonds, resulting in a smoother, sweeter butter.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
It’s brined, blanched, glazed, dry-aged, fried, grilled, then basted in the wok with oil; the entire process takes five days to prepare.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Not all that long ago, Fox and Telemundo likely would have blanched at an ad that encourages sports fans to get up from their sofas.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2026
A student behind me in line blanched with fear.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
It may be served raw, lightly blanched, or cooked briefly in soups and stews.
—Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Mar. 2026
Its price puts it within reach of many Mac creators who blanched at the price of its predecessor.
—Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
Canned water chestnuts are blanched before packing, which mutes their flavor slightly but preserves their crispness.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Fresh birds are cured in Chinese five spice and salt, then blanched in a vinegar bath to yield tight, super crispy skin.
—Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blanched
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While disrupting the business of an American multinational company may seem a pallid response to the destruction of an Iranian primary school where more than a hundred children were killed, such asymmetric attacks in the physical and digital realms have been a feature of this conflict.—
Sue Halpern,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Out of the bloodstains shone a pair of bright blue eyes, and a heart was beating under the pallid skin that looked several sizes too big.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Fake plants and outdoor rugs tend to look worn and sun-bleached very quickly.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
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However, it should be noted that down should not be bleached or washed with fabric softener.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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All German Pilsner malt, super soft water profile like that in a Czech pale lager, and 100% US-grown hops with a touch of flaked corn.—
Blaine Callahan,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Gwyneth, for one, wore a red collared jacket over a pale blue cotton maxi dress, styled with red sandals and black Wayfarers.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
9 May 2026
Verb
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As the sunlight faded on a cobblestone street, more than 200 students from New York University gathered at a table nearly as long as the city block.—
Susan Svrluga,
Washington Post,
6 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the risks for ships and crew haven't faded.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
Verb
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According to a new study that analyzed a combination of satellite images, artificial nighttime lights have brightened Earth by 16% between 2014 and 2022.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The filmmakers have lightened and brightened their source material to a kid-friendly degree — even the English countryside, as glisteningly shot by George Steel, has never looked less overcast.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Blanched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blanched. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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