1
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
The syringa is nicknamed mock orange because the sweet fragrance of its white flowers are similar to the scent of orange blossoms.
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Bruce Whiting, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
Made with Cheddar, white bread, and a few pantry staples, these tender, savory squares magically taste like way more than the sum of their parts.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
The winning ticket matched four of the five white balls plus the Powerball and had the Power Play, according to the CT Lottery’s website.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Making the Wrong Choice in Trim Additionally, do not assume that a bright white trim or ceiling color is the universal answer for the kitchen.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 7 Apr. 2026
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Bruce Whiting, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
Made with Cheddar, white bread, and a few pantry staples, these tender, savory squares magically taste like way more than the sum of their parts.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
The winning ticket matched four of the five white balls plus the Powerball and had the Power Play, according to the CT Lottery’s website.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Making the Wrong Choice in Trim Additionally, do not assume that a bright white trim or ceiling color is the universal answer for the kitchen.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for white
Adjective
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The names of the oldest Metro stations also contained micro-histories, so too the faded playbills of the theaters and chipped words at the tramcar stop.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Actress Letitia Wright attended a Prada event in a faded denim and leather jacket.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the classic version, participants play a kind of video game in which human figures—some Black, some white—are holding either guns or harmless objects.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
8 Apr. 2026
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This makes harmful language appear harmless or funny.—
Sharlette A. Kellum,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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My reaction was pure confusion, sarcasm, and not ill-intended.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Apr. 2026
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Sitting at a baby grand piano, Mars prompted swoons with his delivery of the lyrics, his pure voice holding notes with the same muscularity as early in the show.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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At the district’s first board meeting since the state takeover, parents pressed new leadership on their desire for a transparent board.—
Samuel O’Neal
April 7,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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Your practical nature thrives when agreements are transparent, so write down the numbers and keep communication lines open to keep your network strong.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Critics of the system say its an invasion of privacy that creates a mass surveillance network and tracks innocent people during their daily travels.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The 50-year-old coach said the interaction was completely innocent.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes, the water can be polluted and not look brown, but more cloudy or even colorless.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Under magnification the spores appear roundish, colorless, and smooth to slightly rough.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Under this system, manufacturers can use limitless amounts of sugar and refined grain products — traditional ingredients — but not a range of benign or beneficial ingredients such as protein concentrates, fiber, flavor extracts, or even carbonation.—
David S. Ludwig,
STAT,
9 Apr. 2026
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Pancreatic NETs are a rare type of tumor that forms in hormone-making cells of the pancreas and may be benign or cancerous, according to the National Cancer Institute.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The shed also comes in an unpainted light wood shade, giving you and any little ones a gigantic (and quite literal) blank canvas with which to work.—
Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano,
The Spruce,
15 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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“White.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/white. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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