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milky

adjective

Definition of milkynext
1
as in white

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as in opaque

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Recent Examples of milky Start with a sheer milky white like Manucurist's Green Quick Dry Polish in Milky White. — Elle Turner, Glamour, 23 Aug. 2026 Popular old money manicure polishes include milky whites, deep reds, and semi-sheer pinks. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026 In the path of totality, a low, milky sky may hide the corona, but that also makes the darkness feel heavier and more sudden. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Hamachi tiradito at Tio Lucho’s A Peruvian take on crudo, this dish features sashimi-thin slices of hamachi paired with fresh peach wedges and charred cherry tomatoes swimming in a bright, milky leche de tigre. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for milky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for milky
  1. white
  2. opaque
  3. snowy
  4. filmy
  5. bleached
  6. smoky
  7. washed
  8. sooty
Adjective
  • The continued existence of the northern white rhino, on the other hand, will be measured not in centuries, not in decades, but in years.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Finish the look by styling the pants with an airy white blouse and cherry red flats.
    — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of white
Adjective
  • Said stretchy material was opaque around the waist and hips before transitioning into this gauzy sheer fabric that moved beautifully as Kardashian walked.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • There are about 100 opaque, sheer, and special-effect shades (like pearlescent and metallic) to choose from, including pinks from sheer to neon, mauves, cherry red, and fun colors (navy, emerald, lavender) based on Olive & June’s best sellers.
    — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of opaque
Adjective
  • Below, during a spoiler conversation with THR, Abrams also discusses the 150-pound blood bag that nearly crushed him during his sprint through snowy Raccoon City.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Analyzing two decades of measurements from NASA satellites, the researchers discovered that after a snowy winter in the Sierra Nevada, the melting snow that runs off the mountains substantially raises water levels underground.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of snowy
Adjective
  • Washing machines can't rinse effectively when too much detergent has been added, leaving a sticky, filmy residue on clothes that transfers over to the dryer.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of filmy
Adjective
  • There was a shaman, a muscular, compact Peruvian man with bleached hair, Buddy Holly glasses, and gigantic eyes.
    — Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Arctic Fox color lasts about four to eight weeks on bleached hair and two to six weeks on unbleached hair.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of bleached
Adjective
  • Other nostalgic looks included a daisy-print bikini paired with a denim skirt, chunky black platform sandals, and several shots of Kardashian’s evolving makeup looks, including her iconic smoky eye.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Chipotle-Shrimp Tacos With Fennel and Beans Canned pinto beans hold their own next to the smoky, plump shrimp in these tacos.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of smoky
Adjective
  • Made from naturally breathable, skin-friendly, pre-washed linen, the quilt is designed to hold up for years while growing softer with every wash.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
  • As the Cyclospora outbreak grows, experts recommend washing all fresh produce that hasn’t been pre-washed—not just lettuce.
    — Sarah Garone, HEALTH, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of washed
Adjective
  • Oily, sooty residue was all over the city.
    — Arundathi Nair, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Definition of sooty

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“Milky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milky. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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