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as in opaque
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Recent Examples of milky
Rae says a milky white or soft ivory shade brightens the overall appearance of the foot, while still feeling understated.
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Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 27 May 2026
With sleight of hand and a pair of milky opaque contacts, Suzanne again successfully summons the man’s dead wife, so much so that he’s inspired to resume painting for the first time since her passing.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
The best cotija has layers of milky, grassy, nutty flavors that marry perfectly with not just Mexican dishes but all things savory.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
And every single time, verify the plant by checking for hollow, single, unbranched stems, milky sap and basal rosette growth.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
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Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 27 May 2026
With sleight of hand and a pair of milky opaque contacts, Suzanne again successfully summons the man’s dead wife, so much so that he’s inspired to resume painting for the first time since her passing.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
The best cotija has layers of milky, grassy, nutty flavors that marry perfectly with not just Mexican dishes but all things savory.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
And every single time, verify the plant by checking for hollow, single, unbranched stems, milky sap and basal rosette growth.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milky
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In a sea of blue and white at KC Live, Mohammed, a Kansas City native, cheers on for Algeria an hour ahead of kickoff.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Wilber and his sister had spent days decorating the cap, bedazzling the bottom half in blue and white gems — the colors of the Nicaraguan flag.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Rights advocates say Abu Safiya’s case underscores the opaque detention of at least 14 Gaza doctors in Israeli prisons, as the war’s staggering civilian toll fuels international scrutiny of Israel’s conduct.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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He’s been hired by an elderly but vivacious baronessa to catalog the contents of her home for opaque reasons.—
Jacob Brogan,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Along the way, passengers are treated to views of snowy mountains and picturesque villages.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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At the time, prosecutors alleged Read drunkenly struck O’Keefe with her SUV and left him to freeze to death in the snowy front yard of a friend’s home in nearby Canton.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Electronics When your television screen get dusty or your touch-screen electronics get filmy, Schrader cautions you to keep the sponge away.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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The main waste product of the Sims plant are bales of filmy, thin plastics, like dry cleaner bags.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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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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The rest of the look was textbook Lily Collins, sticking to her classic style of glam with a nude lip, signature strong eyebrows, and smoky eyeshadow, as well as a glossy, chin-length bob with a middle part.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
10 Dec. 2025
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The mild flavor of the potatoes acts as the perfect canvas to display the smoky chipotles and paprika, sweet maple syrup, tangy lime juice, and salty tamari.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Dec. 2025
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Linen clothing that is not pre-washed or that is dried in high heat can shrink by 15 percent.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Gap Organic Cotton VintageSoft T-shirt This Gap T-shirt, on sale for $14, is made with a lightweight, organic cotton jersey fabric that’s been pre-washed for a super soft, lived-in texture.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
16 July 2025
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Many pieces were lost entirely, and these rescues—coated in sooty residue—may be beyond salvaging.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Milky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milky. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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