1
as in white
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
2
as in opaque
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of milky
This one from Barossa Design comes in several solid yet transparent hues, from a milky white to pastel orange or blue.
—
Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Ditto for milky spore products, which doesn’t get into the root zone at sufficient levels to affect a grub population.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
The milky manicure—which gives the illusion of a milky bath—has inspired plenty of spin-offs, usually worn with long almond nails.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2025
The colors that are on sale include a milky chocolate brown and a soft green with adorable daisy details — both of which stand out in a sea of black suitcases at baggage claim.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for milky
Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Ditto for milky spore products, which doesn’t get into the root zone at sufficient levels to affect a grub population.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
The milky manicure—which gives the illusion of a milky bath—has inspired plenty of spin-offs, usually worn with long almond nails.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2025
The colors that are on sale include a milky chocolate brown and a soft green with adorable daisy details — both of which stand out in a sea of black suitcases at baggage claim.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for milky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for milky
Adjective
-
For instance, in the Florida Keys, the discovery that a bacterium found in human wastewater was behind white pox disease in elkhorn coral led to sewage system upgrades.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
-
The popularity of indoor climbing has helped to make the sport more accessible to a broader swath of the American population, injecting new diversity into an activity that had long been the domain of young white men.—
Kelli María Korducki,
HubSpot,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
The security guarantee plans that Secretary of State Marco Rubio was charged with formulating for Ukraine – plans only needed if there is an enduring peace – remain opaque.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
-
Trust is required for trading in all businesses, but this is especially true in essential minerals and rare earths as their supply chains are complex and often opaque, making transparency essential to ensure ethical sourcing and fair value.—
Anu Adedoyin Adasolum,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
The famed six center windows of the Saks Fifth Avenue flagship will bring scenes of New York City to life, from a snowy Central Park boat scene to a holiday tree decorated as only Saks Fifth Avenue can create.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
-
The confusing feelings of anger and what was once a loving friendship lead to an engaging battle amongst the snowy grounds of a graveyard.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
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
-
The line between triumph and tragedy is incredibly thin, and 100 Foot Wave conveys that simultaneous elation and danger with every swooping drone shot of a surfer cutting a line through a swell and every splash of filmy foam on the camera lens.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
30 May 2025
Adjective
-
Even so, Ortega’s look at the Wednesday premiere in London with bleached brows, shimmery smoky eyes, and oxblood lips was polarizing.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
8 Oct. 2025
-
Outside of the Morgan collection, Amber Lewis’ Topanga collection has some of my personal favorites—things that inhabit the Jenni Kayne laidback and bleached-bone style of America’s more arid climates.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
His team and he made the right decisions at the right time, which eventually led to a smoky victory lane celebration despite leading for just nine laps.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
-
Then it was finished in casks that were previously used to mature peated scotch from Islay, the region of Scotland known for its smoky whisky.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Pre-washed greens, like those in salad kits, aren’t immune to these issues.—
Danielle Zickl,
Health,
26 Sep. 2025
-
Nothing is pre-washed and none of the ingredients for my recipes were pre-cut.—
Alexis Berger,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
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
-
Carbon condenses into sooty dust in the rapidly whirling wind, which glows in infrared light that is invisible to the human eye.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
12 Oct. 2022
Cite this Entry
“Milky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milky. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share