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 Finally, the premier level, which tops out at floor 36 (the highest story allowed on the island) incorporates blue, white, and shades of gray to mirror the sky and clouds. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026 The Power & Light District was in its prime Monday, July 6, with the red, white and blue bleeding throughout the district for the highly anticipated matchup against Belgium,. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026 Which, the average gun owner in this country is a white man over the age of 50. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 The prevailing stereotype is that people of color can tolerate spicy food better than white people, and data show the majority of Reddit users are white. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 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
  • From the risk of leaks and water damage to potential electrical issues, a seemingly harmless load of laundry can occasionally turn into an expensive problem.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • Even moderate drinking carries risk and is not as harmless as people, including experts, once thought.
    — Emma Fenske, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Definition of harmless
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  • This butternut squash pasta is pure comfort, with roasted squash, garlic, and shallots blended into a creamy, smooth sauce.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
  • Minions & Monsters kept its familiar chaos intact, but its turn toward sentiment may have left behind some of the pure silliness that built its core audience at home.
    — David Deal, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of pure
Adjective
  • Demanding a transparent investigation Salgado Araujo’s death has brought an outpouring of grief and calls for transparency, with activists and Texas Democratic lawmakers demanding all evidence from the scene be reviewed.
    — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • The simplistic footwear design features a transparent TPU strap across the toes while a stiletto heel elevates the set.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
Definition of transparent
Adjective
  • Again, another difficult night and a lot of dead people, innocent people, kids.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
  • True, nothing so grand as a massive dragon and naval battle took place, but seeing Rhaenyra start to change into someone almost unrecognizable from her younger, more innocent self was compelling in a deeper way.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of innocent
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  • 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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  • Corporate credit markets are priced for an exceptionally benign environment.
    — Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • But at that point, the headlines were still focused on relatively benign annoyances like car engines conking out, or a bridge getting stuck on Roosevelt Road.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 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
Definition of unpainted

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