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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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
Since 2005, the homeownership rate for white people in metro Atlanta has hovered between 73% and 80%.
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Zachary Hansen, ajc, 9 Feb. 2023
Here the racial inequality is stark, with Black people being nearly three times more likely to die from childbirth as white people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2023
Across ethnic groups the support of gun control legislation saw broad support, with 86 percent of Black people, 82 percent of Latino people and 77 percent of white people in favor of the age change.
—Kennedy Sessions, Chron, 8 Feb. 2023
Some in Milwaukee took it as Abdul-Jabbar not liking white people.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2023
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Zachary Hansen, ajc, 9 Feb. 2023
Here the racial inequality is stark, with Black people being nearly three times more likely to die from childbirth as white people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2023
Across ethnic groups the support of gun control legislation saw broad support, with 86 percent of Black people, 82 percent of Latino people and 77 percent of white people in favor of the age change.
—Kennedy Sessions, Chron, 8 Feb. 2023
Some in Milwaukee took it as Abdul-Jabbar not liking white people.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for white
Adjective
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Staining not only revives faded wood but also helps protect it from sun, moisture and insects.—
Angie Hicks,
Boston Herald,
27 June 2025
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Select a faded flower and follow the stem down, cutting it 12 inches or more below the bloom, deep into the plant to encourage more long stems.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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The grunting, the couple now know, was not harmless.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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For most people, drinking a concoction of OJ, coconut water and pink salt is pretty darn harmless and could even be beneficial.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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In many ways, the time trial is the purest form of cycling — a body and a bike, alone against the clock, but its engineering focus means that wealthier teams often excel.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Hydration is key When working in the heat, avoid sugary drinks and opt for pure water or water with electrolytes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Don’t pack: Large toiletry bags Pack this instead: Small, transparent toiletry bags Large toiletry bags can take up a lot of unnecessary and valuable space in a carry-on suitcase.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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Several silhouettes were encased in rigid, transparent plastic shells, and veiled, sometimes with bejeweled faces.—
Alice Pfeiffer,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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That includes sparklers, which may look more innocent but can get up to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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So far, the city's liability insurance carriers have agreed to pay nearly $27 million to settle four civil rights lawsuits alleging detectives — including some identified by multiple former officers as Wolverines — framed innocent people.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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The attacker then jumped into a grey BMW, which sped off down the street.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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They’re housed in the National Library of Wales, a hulking grey monolith that hovers upon a hilltop overlooking the town, Mount Olympus-style.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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In the first half of 2025, inflation data has been largely benign, but the worst may be yet to come: Goldman Sachs economists predict core PCE inflation will surge to 3.4% by December, which would be the highest rate since 2023.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Finland has been a benign competitor since its 2005 semifinal stunner.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
2 July 2025
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Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can kill you, your family and pets.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Gerard Bertrand 'Gris Blanc' Rosé Almost colorless, this grenache rosé from the Mediterranean is notable for its minerality and a faint sparkle.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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“White.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/white. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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