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as in faded
lacking an addition of color
dazzlingly white paint on the walls of the new house
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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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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
Because of her Colombian heritage, Zegler faced aggressive pushback from conservative circles, who thought the title role of Snow White should be played by a white woman.
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
The demographics in Rockridge — where, by the last Census count, 69% of residents are white, compared to 29% of Oakland as a whole — can be traced back to a history of racial exclusion.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
These generally appear as white bumps or specks that encrust the stems, branches, and undersides of leaves and suck the sap.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Middle class families account for the largest share of New Yorkers leaving our state, with Black New Yorkers leaving the state more than double the rate of white New Yorkers.
—Gary Labarbera, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
The demographics in Rockridge — where, by the last Census count, 69% of residents are white, compared to 29% of Oakland as a whole — can be traced back to a history of racial exclusion.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
These generally appear as white bumps or specks that encrust the stems, branches, and undersides of leaves and suck the sap.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Middle class families account for the largest share of New Yorkers leaving our state, with Black New Yorkers leaving the state more than double the rate of white New Yorkers.
—Gary Labarbera, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for white
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And today, free tuition could be the PR tonic California needs to brighten its faded image across America.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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There's the faded mural of Mount Lookout just below the ceiling.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Mar. 2026
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Hence, any error arising from the admission of the cellphone evidence is harmless.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The cysts are harmless but greatly affect the guard’s range of motion, including the flexing and snapping motions necessary to take a jump shot.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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About 10 minutes into the party, pure silence blanketed the room.—
Sofia Zarran,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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Young is pure New York, having grown up at Sleepy Hollow when his father was the head pro.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Broward County taxpayers deserve a clear and transparent explanation regarding commissions collected by the Broward County Tax Collector’s Office on school district property.—
Abbey Ajayi,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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To keep this look wearable, Briceno recommends, keep the color somewhat transparent.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Carmen Mejia, who was declared innocent after spending more than 20 years behind bars for a wrongful conviction in a child's death in Texas, faces deportation to her native Honduras because her immigration status lapsed while she was incarcerated, her attorneys said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Countless innocent lives lost, and for what?—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Doing so could cause a generator to produce hazardous levels of carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless and deadly gas.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Black and White Photos When highlighting your walls with art, black-and-white imagery may seem boring, but there are many shades between black and white that add nuance to colorless photography.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Frankly, Pearson’s word choice is benign compared to what most people would say about a 1-27 season.—
Eden Laase,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Horschel has ground to make up after Daniel Berger posted a 63 during unusually benign conditions at Bay Hill.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Yet each of you, every day, finds ways to touch the soul of our global family, reminding us of the limitless potential in the unpainted canvas of childhood.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2026
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Yet each of you, every day, finds ways to touch the soul of our global family, reminding us of the limitless potential in the unpainted canvas of childhood.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2026
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“White.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/white. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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