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to make white or whiter by removing color
bleached the stained shirt back to its original white
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Recent Examples of bleached
Lee Smith, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
Someone who is Caucasian with straight, bleached hair, for example, may actually benefit from the same products as someone who is Black with high-porosity coils.
—Hendra Jacobs, Allure, 23 Dec. 2025
The most dramatic change occurred in June, when James revealed a bleached buzzcut.
—Rachel Krause, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
Outs Statement-making makeup may be taking off, but bleached brows are on their way out.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025
Even from a boat, the gleaming white of bleached and dead corals glowed from beneath the surface.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Outside of the Morgan collection, Amber Lewis’ Topanga collection has some of my personal favorites—things that inhabit the Jenni Kayne laidback and bleached-bone style of America’s more arid climates.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
While the specs on this unit list knots as pre-bleached—the tiny dots attaching each strand to the lace, designed to mimic a natural scalp—they’re actually still pretty dark and visible.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025
Three levels boast ’80s-appropriate details, beginning with a pastel color palette and extending to bleached oak floors and copious glass blocks.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Exactly these few curbless, bleached, and crumbly asphalt streets that curl back on themselves or run on out into the prairie.
—David Searcy, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Legendary hairstylist McKnight bleached the roots in the center of the head and the lengths immediately above the ear and hairline to create a stark contrast, one that both frames and lights up the face.
—Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2025
The inspectors bleached the food inside the cooler, their report stated.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
If a recipe specifies the type—cake, bread, whole wheat flour, or even bleached or unbleached—or even brand, there’s a reason for it.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Oak planks burnished, bleached, and faded over decades.
—Helen Molesworth, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
Leather’s natural colour after tanning is off-white; it is bleached before use in white balls, and dyed before use in red or pink balls.
—Matt Roller, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
For the promo tour, Brown had borrowed clothes from Pamela Anderson and Paris Hilton and bleached her blonde hair as an ode to the film's '90s theming.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Her bleached blond hair, worn long and straight, or up in a twist with tresses cascading down, as well as her penchant for casual, form-fitting outfits kept her image contemporary-looking long after the ‘60s were over.
—Lee Smith, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
Someone who is Caucasian with straight, bleached hair, for example, may actually benefit from the same products as someone who is Black with high-porosity coils.
—Hendra Jacobs, Allure, 23 Dec. 2025
The most dramatic change occurred in June, when James revealed a bleached buzzcut.
—Rachel Krause, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
Outs Statement-making makeup may be taking off, but bleached brows are on their way out.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025
Even from a boat, the gleaming white of bleached and dead corals glowed from beneath the surface.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Outside of the Morgan collection, Amber Lewis’ Topanga collection has some of my personal favorites—things that inhabit the Jenni Kayne laidback and bleached-bone style of America’s more arid climates.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
While the specs on this unit list knots as pre-bleached—the tiny dots attaching each strand to the lace, designed to mimic a natural scalp—they’re actually still pretty dark and visible.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025
Three levels boast ’80s-appropriate details, beginning with a pastel color palette and extending to bleached oak floors and copious glass blocks.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Instead of gray, try lime-washed or bleached wood planks.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Exactly these few curbless, bleached, and crumbly asphalt streets that curl back on themselves or run on out into the prairie.
—David Searcy, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Legendary hairstylist McKnight bleached the roots in the center of the head and the lengths immediately above the ear and hairline to create a stark contrast, one that both frames and lights up the face.
—Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2025
The inspectors bleached the food inside the cooler, their report stated.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
If a recipe specifies the type—cake, bread, whole wheat flour, or even bleached or unbleached—or even brand, there’s a reason for it.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Oak planks burnished, bleached, and faded over decades.
—Helen Molesworth, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
Leather’s natural colour after tanning is off-white; it is bleached before use in white balls, and dyed before use in red or pink balls.
—Matt Roller, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
For the promo tour, Brown had borrowed clothes from Pamela Anderson and Paris Hilton and bleached her blonde hair as an ode to the film's '90s theming.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bleached
Adjective
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Characterized by their faded or worn-out effect, as if their original color had been lightened by washing, these beloved jeans stand out for their vintage and carefree air.—
Mayte Salido,
Glamour,
4 Jan. 2026
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The styling trick works even with an outfit that leans as grunge as this, with ballooning black cargo pants, a muted flannel, and a faded black tee.—
Alyssa Rotunno,
InStyle,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, economic attitudes among young voters have brightened slightly, though dissatisfaction remains high.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Add the peppers and saute until brightened in color, about 2 minutes.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Winter showcases the exfoliating bark, which peels away to reveal strips of gray, orange, and brick red.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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The coat is available in five colors, including dark brown, oat, caramel, gray, and black, as well as sizes ranging from XS to XL.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Images generally have washed-out colors and an overall dark tone.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 July 2025
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Lindsay’s nails cause the color of the nail bed to look half white and half red or brown, whereas Terry’s nails cause the nail bed to look mostly white or washed-out, per Cleveland Clinic.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA TODAY,
12 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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There’s a fine line between being a bit mysterious in negotiations and just being wishy washy.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
23 June 2025
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The best is the smiles and dancing at the washy washy station.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
13 May 2024
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“Bleached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleached. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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