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Recent Examples of chalky
Those positives contrast with mineral sunscreens, which rely on the broad-spectrum filters zinc oxide or titanium dioxide and can leave a chalky white cast on the skin.
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Danielle Zickl, Health, 12 June 2026
With eight grams of clean protein packed into each can and zero grams of sugar, the sparkling beverage — made in Fruit Punch, Strawberry Lemon and Peach Mango four-packs — works as a grab-and-go energizer without the chalky texture of pre-workout or a post-caffeine crash.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Other editors thought this cheese tended towards dry with a dusty, chalky texture.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
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.
—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
Danielle Zickl, Health, 12 June 2026
With eight grams of clean protein packed into each can and zero grams of sugar, the sparkling beverage — made in Fruit Punch, Strawberry Lemon and Peach Mango four-packs — works as a grab-and-go energizer without the chalky texture of pre-workout or a post-caffeine crash.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Other editors thought this cheese tended towards dry with a dusty, chalky texture.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
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.
—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
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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Another that sort of fits into the category of ‘kit curiosities’ is Brazil, who actually wore white with a blue trim until the 1950s, rather than the yellow that has become iconic since.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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In a sea of blue and white at KC Live, Mohammed, a Kansas City native, cheers on for Algeria an hour ahead of kickoff.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Located on the northeast coast near Willikies, this peaceful area offers wide stretches of pale sand, clear shallow water, and easy access to some of Antigua’s most beautiful coastline.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Too much sunlight, normally only a problem in areas with extremely hot climates, may cause plants to bleach out and look pale, which may be mistaken for yellowing.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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Celebrate the completion of your road trip with a victory ride on the roller coaster, or simply relax on the broad, sandy beach.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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The seemingly unconnected and largely overlooked disappearances of young women became the focus of true-crime documentaries, books and podcasts after police began discovering the victims’ skeletal remains in the sandy scrub along a coastal parkway.—
Philip Marcelo,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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They are joined by Milo (Yeukayi Ushe), whose slippery jelly Tama escapes his control; Ameline (Evanna Lynch), Ssyelle’s mousy, enigmatic roommate; and Milo’s too-cool brother Odward (Waylon Jacobs).—
Allison McClain Merrill,
Parents,
8 June 2026
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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
Adjective
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Police say that the suspect's vehicle has a faded convertible top, no rear window, chrome-and-red European-style taillights and chrome rims.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Next to a limp rack of sleeveless tops stands a postapocalyptic forager-warrior mannequin in jeans, a faded plaid shirt, and a black baseball cap from the plus-size-women’s brand Torrid.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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“Chalky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalky. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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