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Recent Examples of pallid Rickman’s Snape was almost cartoonish with his hawk nose and long, straight black hair and pallid skin. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025 Smith’s skin took on a new color, one more pallid with a blue, purple undertone. Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 22 May 2025 My skin was pallid, and lesions covered the inside of my mouth. Suleika Jaouad, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025 The paintings are brushy and pallid, seemingly hinting at a dissatisfaction with commodified products such as these. Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 10 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pallid
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pale
Adjective
  • The restaurant’s minimalist design, from the pale wood furniture to the soft globe lighting, feels warm thanks to earthy textures and abundant natural light, creating a calm, modern space, perfect for enjoying a meal.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Aim for pale yellow throughout the day.
    Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025

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“Pallid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pallid. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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