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Recent Examples of white-headed The largest white droppings belonged to the seagulls — black-headed laughing gulls and white-headed herring gulls — McKenzie explained. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024 Recent efforts have concentrated on the white-headed vulture, with a population of only 3,685 adults continent-wide, according to BirdLife International, and only a small percentage of that figure in South Africa. Gertrude Kitongo, CNN, 22 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for white-headed
Adjective
  • The Holocaust, the fight against segregation, assassinations of beloved public figures, the war on terror, the pandemic.
    Dr. Richard Fichman, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
  • At Sweet Bliss Bakery With a range from turtle brownies to lavender blueberry cheesecake, Sweet Bliss Bakery is a beloved spot for all things sweet in Nelson County.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
Adjective
  • There are so very many precious things under attack in this American moment; consider the bronze bust of King that the president recently had removed from the Oval Office.
    Michael Pfleger, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
  • Sometimes protecting your precious gear is just as important as protecting yourself.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025
Adjective
  • My favorite layering combo so far has been with Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 20 June 2025
  • Memorize the names of the colors of the rainbow with the help of a popsicle, JJ's favorite summer treat.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • Bailey flashed a sweet jumper and impressive athleticism but struggled with his shot selection and had more turnovers than assists.
    Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 26 June 2025
  • Instead, we were met with gray skies and rain, but that didn’t stop us from enjoying our sweet treats.
    Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • Who wouldn’t buy anything O’Connor, with his darling secret smile, tells them?
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 23 May 2025
  • The Allwood Timberline Cabin Tiny House caught our eye for a few noteworthy reasons, namely the darling front porch that’s perfect for lounging.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • That was why this moment—and this fruit—was so special.
    Tom Downey, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
  • Musk, who served in a special White House post that ended May 30, became sharply critical of Trump’s package of legislative priorities that congressional agencies have said will raise deficit spending and the national debt.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 26 June 2025

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“White-headed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/white-headed. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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