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
Jordan clenched the cup so tightly her knuckles turned white.
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Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Tuesday’s pumps pulled the run back to a classic white heel.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
There are many varieties, ranging from mostly blues to purple, pink and white.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
More white people claim the credit than Black people certainly.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
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Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Tuesday’s pumps pulled the run back to a classic white heel.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
There are many varieties, ranging from mostly blues to purple, pink and white.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
More white people claim the credit than Black people certainly.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for white
Adjective
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When deadheading, cut where the blossom's stem joins the rest of the plant—in other words, remove not only the faded flower, but the tiny stem attached to it as well.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
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Next to the dog, a faded print of Big Ben, and a commemorative plate with the late Queen Elizabeth II smiling from nine different decades.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson said at a news conference that Hill’s conduct was inappropriate but ultimately harmless.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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This harmless, doll-like look juxtaposed with the anger running through their punk discographies and unruly performances was meant to subvert the expectations of women as docile objects in the patriarchy.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2026
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Recently, marinated, raw tuna cubes sat on top of a creamy hazelnut and bean pure while a fatty pork jowl was balanced by a tart salsa verde and sprigs of purslane.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The only risk to consider here is Seattle’s pure dominance at home.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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If deadlines clash, broker a simple trade, document it carefully, and share the update with the team, because transparent agreements protect both relationships and results.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Most were transparent, blue or black fibers made from materials like polyester — consistent with earlier findings on microplastic pollution in the Amazon.—
Ryan Brennan
May 12,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
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These armed hostilities have maimed, mutilated and killed millions of human beings — many of them innocent civilians.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Becerra may have been an innocent victim, but $120,000 a year is a lot of money to pay someone to babysit a largely unused stack of cash.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Pictures show the diamond is flat, smooth and colorless.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The same odorless, colorless chemicals in tap water here have accumulated in Bost’s body, blood tests show.—
DYLAN JACKSON,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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She was diagnosed with a benign tumor on her pituitary gland and had to move back to England.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 May 2026
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While Reynoso was getting in trouble, being insubordinate and dealing with suspensions, Rodriguez has been entirely more benign.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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But Passero’s response indicated that the unpainted exterior surfaces on the year-and-a-half-old building require work.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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The body panels are plastic and unpainted, and so there’s no need for stamping or a paint shop.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
13 Apr. 2026
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“White.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/white. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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