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Recent Examples of milky
On the ground, a dotted line of milky lights stretching into the distance.
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Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
In the remote village of Bella Coola, where a milky-green river winds beneath towering mountains, the ooligan run has not returned in 26 years.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Day-trippers can swirl a glass of peppery Carménère at a Spanish-colonial Maipo Valley winery, soak in milky-green hot springs at Colina Valley, or hike to the Condor Lookout to photograph the largest raptors on earth.
—Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
In the remote village of Bella Coola, where a milky-green river winds beneath towering mountains, the ooligan run has not returned in 26 years.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
In the remote village of Bella Coola, where a milky-green river winds beneath towering mountains, the ooligan run has not returned in 26 years.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Day-trippers can swirl a glass of peppery Carménère at a Spanish-colonial Maipo Valley winery, soak in milky-green hot springs at Colina Valley, or hike to the Condor Lookout to photograph the largest raptors on earth.
—Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
In the remote village of Bella Coola, where a milky-green river winds beneath towering mountains, the ooligan run has not returned in 26 years.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milky
Adjective
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The new map moved predominantly Black neighbors into white majority districts and split Wasserman Schultz’s former district five ways, leading her to launch a campaign for the 20th District.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Ciara and Interracial Dating in the Bravosphere The most thought-provoking moment of the episode concerned the online minefield that is interracial dating in the Bravosphere, a network that features predominantly white casts.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Some tankers continued moving cargoes via the strait despite the risks, using increasingly opaque methods to avoid military threats.—
Devika Krishna Kumar,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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The process saddles the building with a randomness that makes for an odd fit with the nation’s ultrarational CEO, and the result is no less opaque or imposing.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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After a cold, snowy winter, the expectation is for a sudden change to warm, sunny days come March, April and May.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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From soft pastels to bold statement hues, these unforgettable bridal moments prove that fashion’s most iconic wedding dresses aren’t always snowy white.—
María Mérida,
Glamour,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Skin that feels tight or filmy after showering and hair that looks dull despite quality products are other common red flags.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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White mineral buildup on fixtures, soap that won’t lather and a tight or filmy feeling after rinsing all point to hard water.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Nippon Dynawave employs hundreds to produce bleached paperboard that is used to make cartons and containers for products like juice and milk.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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Degummed fiber that has been scoured and either bleached or semi-bleached for knits and lightweight fabrics and yarn produced by Culturewell are also available.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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Lopez pulled out her signature glam for the evening, highlighting her features with smoky eyeshadow, a glossy nude lip, and sculpted cheekbones.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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Roasting fresh bell peppers instead of using jarred ones gives this version a sweeter, smokier flavor, while pomegranate molasses adds the tart finish that defines a great muhammara.—
Kamal Mouzawak,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Look for ready-to-use packs of mixed mushrooms and pre-washed baby spinach to make cooking this frittata easy to prepare.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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This duvet cover gives bedding setups a relaxed yet elevated look with its pre-washed, drapey design.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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Oily, sooty residue was all over the city.—
Arundathi Nair,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
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By the closer — a grim, sooty final reckoning with the events of June 13 — the colourful escapism of the Uphaar’s Bollywood posters suddenly looks half a world away.—
Mike McCahill,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2023
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“Milky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milky. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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