white

adjective

ˈ(h)wīt How to pronounce white (audio)
Definition of whitenext
1
as in faded
lacking an addition of color dazzlingly white paint on the walls of the new house

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2
as in harmless
not causing or being capable of causing injury or hurt told a little white lie to spare her feelings

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3
as in pure
free from sin the tendency to see everything and everyone as morally black or white

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Recent Examples of white Ideally, those colored keys will cycle from white when a thread is idle to blue when Codex is thinking to green when a task is complete. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026 The location makes the most of its setting on one of Asia's most incredible beaches, a pristine white strand surrounded by lush jungle. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 Soon after, the fans walked by in Argentina’s iconic sky-blue-and-white jerseys. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026 The interior of the clutch was further embellished with blue florals against a white backdrop. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for white
Recent Examples of Synonyms for white
  1. faded
  2. harmless
  3. pure
  4. transparent
  5. innocent
  6. colorless
  7. benign
  8. unpainted
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  • Eric_Lynxweiler | Courtesy of Latinos in Heritage Conservation The Silver Platter, with its faded crimson awning along a stretch in Los Angeles’ Westlake District, doesn’t look like much from the outside.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The faded fabric, buttery-soft cotton, and contrast-trim neckline lend it a vintage vibe that won’t look out of place when paired with more contemporary pieces.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 28 June 2026
Definition of faded
Adjective
  • There’s a reason Hollywood thrives on harmless, lovable characters that turn into malevolent, even homicidal, threats.
    — Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • And while their appearance can be unsettling, earwigs are generally harmless to humans and pets.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026
Definition of harmless
Adjective
  • The achievement shows how OpenAI and other AI firms are heavily investing in pure mathematics as a way to benchmark the technology’s ascent towards reasoning—and the strange directions those efforts often take.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 14 July 2026
  • There were new artists emerging who were sort of pure electronic artists like Kraftwerk and Gary Numan and so on.
    — Peter Larsen, Daily News, 14 July 2026
Definition of pure
Adjective
  • Like many Maine officials, Biddeford mayor Liam LaFountain has called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Joan Sebastian Guerrero at the hands of a federal agent.
    — Caroll Alvarado, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • Several unresolved cases still warrant timely, transparent resolution.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Definition of transparent
Adjective
  • Instead, Judith completes the task on her own terms, terrorizing Sam and innocent skiers in her wake.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026
  • The investigator, Dan Myers, met with Clapper and came away with the impression that Clapper believed Broadwater was innocent of the crime and Weakfall was guilty.
    — ProPublica, ProPublica, 14 July 2026
Definition of innocent
Adjective
  • Margarine is naturally colorless, but producers add synthetic beta-carotene to it to mimic the color of butter.
    — Rosemary Trout, Scientific American, 27 June 2026
  • This colorless, almost invisible ever transforming blob of reactions is the party.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 June 2026
Definition of colorless
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  • In the show, her tumor is benign, but doctors discover potentially cancerous cells growing behind the mass.
    — Max Gao, Variety, 11 July 2026
  • Acumen’s policy will allow patients to request an audience while meeting with a radiologist to determine whether a lump is cancerous or benign.
    — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
Definition of benign
Adjective
  • The researchers took samples of pigments from both ancient cave paintings and the surfaces of nearby unpainted rocks inside 11 caves.
    — Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 2 July 2026
  • Krud Kutter can also be left on an unpainted metal surface to prevent rusting for up to 12 months.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
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“White.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/white. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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