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as in white
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as in bleached
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as in faded
to make white or whiter by removing color
years of sunlight had almost completely whitened the flag
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Recent Examples of whitened
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Rub a small amount of oil, like mayonnaise or vegetable oil, on the whitened area; natural oils should suffice.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
My knuckles whitened against the steering wheel.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whitened
Adjective
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Throughout the room are Atom Power’s purple EV charging stands and large white breaker boxes ready for assembly.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Metiers d’Art 2026 show, paired with a white t-shirt under a red v-neck sweater, blue jeans with a statement crystal buckle belt, red Oxford shoes, and Ray-Bans.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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His style of play — muscular, bustling, old-school — stands in stark opposition to his bleached hair.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Center creases were prominent in Todd Snyder’s assortment of bleached and dark wash jeans.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The legal battle faded to the background.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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Synchronized blinking faded when the researchers sped up the Bach chorales to 120 beats per minute.—
Jesse Greenspan,
Scientific American,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Instead, the moss’s telltale sign of woe is its glum, grayish hue, a waxen appearance that comes from ferns and algae that have crept over it.—
Sabrina Imbler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Dec. 2020
Adjective
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Better Homes & Gardens Paisley Medallion Cotton Quilt To keep you cool throughout the warmer seasons, the BHG x Walmart quilt is made from 100% cotton with a pre-washed and pre-shrunk cotton fill for maximum softness, comfort, and breathability.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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Both are formulated with ultra-fine rice starches that dissipate without a trace and absorb product buildup for that just-washed, clean look.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Skin color was not black, observed Roggeveen, but pale yellow or sallow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, my under-eyes look less sallow and my wrinkles (one horizontally across the forehead and two laugh lines) are not as deep.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Officials recommend destroying the insects and their gray, waxy egg masses, which are typically laid from October through December.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 Feb. 2026
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Big, waxy flowers called lobster claws protruded from thick stalks.—
Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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There are no single-use plastics—glass water bottles are filled with purified well water and all the amenities are crafted from sustainable materials in partnership with South African artisans and eco-conscious businesses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Choose aloe vera juice that has been decolorized and purified.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Whitened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whitened. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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