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Recent Examples of chalky
The water can leave behind layers of soap scum or limescale, both of which appear as white, chalky stains on drains, faucets, showers, toilets, and more.
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Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Since instant wrinkle removers are meant for wear during the day, goPure created a formula that isn’t chalky, doesn’t pill, and can actually layer seamlessly with concealer and foundation.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 June 2026
Cheap silicone products may smell strongly, feel greasy, discolor quickly or develop a chalky texture over time.
—Ryan Brennan
may 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
What did that earth remember, that patch of chalky Pleistocene tuff full of the petrified remains of pre-people and their stone hand axes?
—Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
Below are the ones that really deliver for curly hair, thick hair, post-workout refreshes, scalp health, and more—without the chalky residue or heavy buildup.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2026
Over time, batteries begin to degrade and release a chalky white residue, or else begin to swell up and release heat – familiar warnings of failure.
—Chelsea Haney
april 10, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
For brunettes like me, there’s also a tinted option available, ideal for those who want to skip the risk of any chalky residue.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
White, chalky corrosion or rust streaks here are classic indicators.
—Jenna Prestininzi, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Since instant wrinkle removers are meant for wear during the day, goPure created a formula that isn’t chalky, doesn’t pill, and can actually layer seamlessly with concealer and foundation.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 June 2026
Cheap silicone products may smell strongly, feel greasy, discolor quickly or develop a chalky texture over time.
—Ryan Brennan
may 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
What did that earth remember, that patch of chalky Pleistocene tuff full of the petrified remains of pre-people and their stone hand axes?
—Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
Below are the ones that really deliver for curly hair, thick hair, post-workout refreshes, scalp health, and more—without the chalky residue or heavy buildup.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2026
Over time, batteries begin to degrade and release a chalky white residue, or else begin to swell up and release heat – familiar warnings of failure.
—Chelsea Haney
april 10, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
For brunettes like me, there’s also a tinted option available, ideal for those who want to skip the risk of any chalky residue.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
White, chalky corrosion or rust streaks here are classic indicators.
—Jenna Prestininzi, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalky
Adjective
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The mom-of-six styled her ashy blonde hair in an effortless blowout, showing off her darker brown roots.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
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Champagne blonde There’s butter blonde, sandy blonde, ice blonde, and ashy blonde.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Patients sometimes reported seeing unusual bluish or whitish colors after their cloudy natural lens was removed.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Symptoms include angular red, purple, or brown lesions on the upper surfaces of leaves, often between veins, with whitish fungal growth on the undersides.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Always, always those little ashen faces.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Hitchcock didn’t respond, his face slowly turning ashen.—
Jeffrey Collins,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Officers at the scene appeared to inspect two vehicles, a white sedan and a black sports-utility vehicle.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The 89-foot white tower is perhaps the most famous of Door County's 11 historic lighthouses.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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One star is a pale orange and the other is a very distinct blue.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Other signs include pale or yellow leaves all over, mushy stems, and visible fungus at the base of the plant.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Native materials, like Caballero white marble from the north coast, run throughout the property, giving it a sandy, neutral appearance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Along the pool’s sandy shores, individuals can use the volleyball courts and teqball table.—
Dante Estrada,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Justine Skye took this mousy brown look to the next level by bleaching her brows to match.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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Think runway blondes—soft, mousey, antique.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Pinch Off Faded Flowers or Cut Back To ensure continuous production, Anna Ohler, the owner of Bright Lane Gardens, suggests pinching off any faded flowers, including the seed pod.—
Jane Kim,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
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The cream color pops against faded black jeans, as in Hudson’s outfit, but it can also be paired with blue denim, skirts, or linen pants.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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“Chalky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalky. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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