wanness

Definition of wannessnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wanness
Noun
  • The best way to help yourself is to change the system for everyone, instead of aiming to become another token for the perpetuation of whiteness.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
  • Ilko argues that the players’ respective physical features challenged the prevailing European system that emphasized whiteness.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Already, his story had begun to take on the grim pallor of tragedy.
    Jack Lang, New York Times, 28 May 2026
  • Addae is developing zinc oxide sunscreens that don’t leave as much of a white pallor by changing the shape of the chemical’s particle structure, an advancement which may be particularly beneficial for people with darker skin tones.
    Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 25 May 2026
Noun
  • Some of the symptoms of iron-deficiency anemia include fatigue, weakness and paleness.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Other symptoms include fatigue, dizziness, paleness, and a rapid heart rate.
    Peter Pressman, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Wanness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanness. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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