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
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
Add half the blanched green beans to a large baking dish, then top with half the mushroom sauce.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2025
Commercial almond butter is often made from blanched almonds, resulting in a smoother, sweeter butter.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
Carter’s research for a billionaire aesthetic included combing through design magazines and coffee-table books, noting blanched color palettes and editorial spreads that both reflect and shape real-world luxury.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
Add half the blanched green beans to a large baking dish, then top with half the mushroom sauce.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2025
Commercial almond butter is often made from blanched almonds, resulting in a smoother, sweeter butter.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
Carter’s research for a billionaire aesthetic included combing through design magazines and coffee-table books, noting blanched color palettes and editorial spreads that both reflect and shape real-world luxury.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blanched
Adjective
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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
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Three weeks after that hit that sent a crowd of 75,261 at Empower Field into a pallid silence, Bryant is ever the same.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Just as those revolutionary murals have sun-bleached and blistered, so the heady jubilation of the students’ victory has become tarnished by infighting and division.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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Whether hair is bleached, color treated, or frequently heat styled, this formula aims to minimize breakage, reduce frizz, and smooth the appearance of split ends for a healthier-looking finish.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Egg yolks can range in color from pale yellow to deep orange.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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Think pale hues with a sober gray tint or tranquil neutrals.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Her nurse scooped her up and ran to put her into a cold bath, and slowly the motions faded.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Sun-faded and well-worn, a great pair of distressed jeans can tell a story in its patches and tears.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The tomato broth should be aromatic and sippable, often brightened with white wine, fennel, and fragrant herbs.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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An early morning may be brightened with a cup of chai, which is rich in caffeine and has bold, spiced flavors.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Blanched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blanched. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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