as in white
having an unhealthy yellowish skin color
A youngish sallowish gentleman in spectacles … caused a profound sensation …—
Charles Dickens
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Adjective
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Pet owner Saige shared an adorable clip on TikTok (@saigescho) showing her white rescue kitten, Maude, copying the antics of her long-haired chihuahua, Alfie.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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In their place, Cracker Barrel installed a more modern decor with a mostly white interior.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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If the entire plant looks sallow and yellow, give it better nutrition.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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During a visit in August with two Times reporters, Mr. Perez’s skin was sallow.—
Aimee Ortiz,
New York Times,
7 Dec. 2023
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“Sallowish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sallowish. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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