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
While eggs provide digestion-slowing protein and fat, white bread consists of refined, quickly absorbed carbohydrates.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 16 June 2026
Other educators included white teachers from the South and the North, sent by churches and aid societies.
—Rodney Coates, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
Melt-in-your-mouth satisfaction in fun flavors of single-serve packs from limited-edition sugar cookie and cinnamon bun to classic, white cheddar, limited-edition Spicy Dill Pickle and more.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Marie painted a wooden panel white, dipped a belt in acrylic paint and struck the surface again and again, leaving marks scattered across the piece like scars and welts.
—Nia Dumas, NPR, 16 June 2026
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 16 June 2026
Other educators included white teachers from the South and the North, sent by churches and aid societies.
—Rodney Coates, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
Melt-in-your-mouth satisfaction in fun flavors of single-serve packs from limited-edition sugar cookie and cinnamon bun to classic, white cheddar, limited-edition Spicy Dill Pickle and more.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Marie painted a wooden panel white, dipped a belt in acrylic paint and struck the surface again and again, leaving marks scattered across the piece like scars and welts.
—Nia Dumas, NPR, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for white
Adjective
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Police say that the suspect's vehicle has a faded convertible top, no rear window, chrome-and-red European-style taillights and chrome rims.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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When the gene is inherited from both parents, the cat's color appears more faded and soft than that of a regular calico, which is usually a rich tricolor coat of black, orange, and white.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Acknowledging its decision to err on the side of caution, Anthropic said Fable 5’s safety-first approach might incorrectly flag harmless requests as being suspicious for less than 5% of queries.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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What felt like harmless office culture back then has evolved into a much broader shift in how people approach work.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Tata Electronics, established in 2020, has been investing billions to build India’s first pure-play foundry.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
9 Dec. 2025
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Ventimiglia first appeared as Jess Mariano, the heart-stealing bad boy with a pure heart, in season 2.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Dec. 2025
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One of the world's top centers for brain science is taking a huge gamble on a tiny, transparent fish.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
16 June 2026
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The question is not whether the intent is positive, but whether the structure is lawful, transparent, and defensible.—
Carolynn Johnson,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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Why kill an innocent man for crossing an arbitrary line in the sand?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Three people are dead and she, a completely innocent party in this whole mess, is left holding the check.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Margarine is naturally colorless, but producers add synthetic beta-carotene to it to mimic the color of butter.—
Rosemary Trout,
The Conversation,
10 June 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,
5 June 2026
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Most economists viewed the report as relatively benign and a virtual all-clear signal for the Fed to chop rates in September.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Not all the conversations, though, were as benign as Clifford’s.—
Iain Martin,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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But Ford had stripped these two unpainted entries down to the chassis, like prizefighters shedding final pounds before weigh-in.—
Eric Moskowitz,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
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The wall’s West Berlin side features colorful artwork while the East Berlin side is unpainted.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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“White.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/white. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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