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Recent Examples of milky
Packed with multiple forms of hyaluronic acid, this milky lotion promises plump, glassy skin.
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Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
The exact history of tres leches cake is milky.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 28 Apr. 2026
The milky, gentle formula lifts away impurities without irritation, leaving hair feeling more conditioned than with a typical scalp shampoo.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
The plant contains toxic compounds called cardenolides in its tissues, along with a milky white latex that seeps from broken stems and leaves.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
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Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
The exact history of tres leches cake is milky.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 28 Apr. 2026
The milky, gentle formula lifts away impurities without irritation, leaving hair feeling more conditioned than with a typical scalp shampoo.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
The plant contains toxic compounds called cardenolides in its tissues, along with a milky white latex that seeps from broken stems and leaves.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milky
Adjective
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In the Jazz Age, the culture and the style that Bradley was soaking up every night were information that white performers craved, but which racial segregation impeded them from accessing.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Perry, dressed in a white robe, emotionally reacts to Groban's engagement in the video, which is displayed in the background with a news article screenshot.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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The creamy formula skims across the lips effortlessly, depositing rich, opaque color in a single stroke and setting into a velvety-matte finish.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
10 May 2026
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The lack of information illustrates Missouri’s opaque budgeting process, which allows lawmakers to approve funding on items that are shrouded in vague language.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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With one of the nation’s lowest population densities — and most residents living in cities — Idaho boasts plenty of wide-open spaces, an amazing array of geography from huge lakes and raging rivers to snowy peaks and bone-dry deserts.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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Crews clear snow off the seats at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Tuesday evening before a snowy concert.—
Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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When the Niagara Falls become the Frozen Falls, icicles dangle off the edge of the cliffs and clouds of frozen mist bathe the scene in a filmy white.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the filmy windows, the sun had dipped below the jagged mountain horizon.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
23 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Jenner styled the look with bleached brows and statement diamond jewelry.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Dark wavy hair worn loose and bleached eyebrows completed her look.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Jimmy Dean’s precooked links delivered a delicately smoky, savory flavor with a hint of earthy white pepper.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 May 2026
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These poppers start with the crisp, juicy snap of mini sweet peppers, which are filled with a creamy, tangy pimiento cheese spiked with smoky bacon and a whisper of black pepper.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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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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Since the vegetables are pre-washed, chopped, and handled more during processing, there is a higher risk of contamination.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
18 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 13 May. 2026.
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