milky

adjective

Definition of milkynext
1
as in white

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2
as in opaque

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Recent Examples of milky With base notes of leather, vanilla, and milky musk, the woody, spicy scent also has hints of bergamot, nutmeg, black tea, and palo santo. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026 Starfish and seashells shine against this set’s milky nude base. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026 Go for one of these more robust neutrals instead of your usual milky white or pastel pink, or try one of these rich and vibrant shades that feel almost ready for fall. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 July 2026 Where milky pink, chrome nudes and baby blue hues once reigned supreme, bolder — arguably edgier — shades such as tomato red, midnight blue, plum and inky black have emerged. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 21 July 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
  • Another moment was marked by mourning, as a man was pulled from a building in the same city, lifeless and covered in a white blanket.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Meloni began appearing in more serious apparel in this new role, mostly dark suits with white shirts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of white
Adjective
  • In my experience, good cream cheese icing isn’t entirely opaque.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Platforms like OpenRouter provide a glimpse at the popularity of different models among developers globally, but the true scale of the use of Chinese models among large American companies remains opaque.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of opaque
Adjective
  • The tale follows 20-something Miquel, who lives with his father in a remote snowy village.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Temperatures are expected to average near normal, but quick cold snaps, snow squalls, blustery winds and brief snowy periods are possible.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of snowy
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  • 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
  • Spain’s talisman was Lamine Yamal, its nineteen-year-old right winger, who plays the game with bleached tips, implausible speed, and nonchalance, but its superego was Rodri, the team’s central midfielder and captain.
    — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • Dressed in a graphic T-shirt and trousers to start, Kelly strode through Washington Square Park with eye-catching bleached tips.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
Definition of bleached
Adjective
  • One used to nibble cheese and drink port nearby in a smoky room.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Soft pasta, hearty beans, crunchy vegetables, smoky ham, and melty cheese all working together.
    — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of smoky
Adjective
  • 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
  • Produce should then be thoroughly washed, even if it’s labeled as pre-washed.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 20 July 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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