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Recent Examples of decolorize The bad news: Non-decolorized, whole-leaf aloe extract contains aloin, a chemical that has been shown to cause cancer in rats when ingested. Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 21 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decolorize
Verb
  • Preserved fetuses hung submerged in jars, swollen from preservation fluid and bleached to a uniform, milky white.
    Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
  • Ultimately, what you’re left with is a truer account of a person’s life, one not airbrushed by their public relations team, one not bleached of anything unsavory.
    Brendan O’Meara June 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Verb
  • Sunscreen, chlorine, saltwater, and even rough drying habits can wear down the fabric, leaving colors faded and suits stretched out.
    Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
  • The longwear formula is built to resist creasing, fading, and transferring, even in heat and humidity.
    Deanna Pai, Allure, 4 July 2025

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“Decolorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decolorize. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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