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 According to Yau, water that looks cloudy, milky, or only has a thin layer of bubbles could indicate hard water. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026 More of a milky toner than a traditional, liquid-y essence, this formula uses ceramides, fatty acids, and cholesterols (all lipids naturally found in the skin barrier) to make quick work of dryness. — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026 Fresh mozzarella is soft and moist, with a mild, milky flavor. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026 For lovers of L’Occitane’s OG Almond Sublime scent, this extension adds a more indulgent twist with a more milky vanilla and an infusion of praline. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 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 interiors play on terracotta tones that nod at once to the neighborhood’s brick walls and clay tennis courts, with white as a further reminder of the sport.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Irina Temnova In the entryway, the floor is covered with white tiles dotted with small black accents, in keeping with the contemporary classic style.
    — Marilena Pitino, Architectural Digest, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of white
Adjective
  • Brush remaining sauce over fillet and broil until deeply charred and salmon is opaque all the way through, about 5 minutes.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
  • For example, black box uses the concept of an opaque container to give a clear structure to the concept of hidden or inscrutable inner workings.
    — Trent Wintermeier, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of opaque
Adjective
  • Expand In 2019, Slowinski and his kids experienced the snowiest Halloween in Chicago on record, according to weather service data.
    — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Philly kids who visited the academy could experience different ecosystems, from the snowy lands of the bobcat to rainforests home to giant monkeys.
    — Lili Mei Granda Argianas, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 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
  • Collins and his colleagues also tested different durations of contact between healthy and bleached corals.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Applying silver color directly onto bleached yellow hair is a recipe for green strands.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of bleached
Adjective
  • Elsewhere, a pink-haired Adéla and smoky-eyed Demi Lovato walked the red carpet before a night of festivities joined by the likes of Cynthia Erivo, Charlize Theron and more.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The consensus was that this blend of velvety Damascus rose and smoky oud makes for a floral that’s darker and more intoxicating than the average bouquet.
    — Kara McGrath, Allure, 29 Oct. 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 6 Nov. 2026.

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