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Adjective
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The skin may look dull, ashy, flaky, or have a sandpaper-like texture.2 This dryness can spread across the arms, legs, or upper body.—
Health,
Health,
11 May 2025 -
The lightweight, fragrance-free lotion leaves a soft, invisible finish that isn’t greasy or ashy, and it’s boosted with five antioxidants, including vitamin E and C, to defend against long-term UV damage.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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In his post-game meeting with reporters, New York coach Tom Thibodeau looked ashen and was at loss for explaining what unfolded.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
22 May 2025
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The urologist’s face, lit by the glow of these images, was ashen.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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More white people claim the credit than Black people certainly.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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The only racial group that saw a decrease in suicide rates across age cohorts was non-Hispanic white people.—
Ellen Barry,
BostonGlobe.com,
11 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Symptoms of heat exhaustion may include heavy sweating and fatigue, a weak pulse and skin that’s cool, pale or clammy, as well as headache, dizziness, nausea and fainting.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
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The wine is a pale straw with greenish highlights, featuring aromas of green apple, lemon, and spring flowers.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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In the long-term, seawalls can actually make erosion worse, especially along sandy beaches, where waves crashing against one side of the seawall can scour out sand on the other side.—
Molly Duerig,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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Nestled in nine hectares of lush, landscaped gardens overlooking a long, sandy beach and the shimmering South China Sea, The Westin Resort & Spa Cam Ranh is a haven of tranquility and wellbeing.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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This is why babies and toddlers with a shock of blond hair can end up a mousy brown color in adulthood.—
RJ Mackenzie,
Popular Science,
20 Mar. 2025
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For evidence, just look at her recent transformation from mousy brunette to bombshell blonde.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Staining not only revives faded wood but also helps protect it from sun, moisture and insects.—
Angie Hicks,
Boston Herald,
27 June 2025
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Select a faded flower and follow the stem down, cutting it 12 inches or more below the bloom, deep into the plant to encourage more long stems.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2025
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“Chalky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalky. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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