Synonyms of whitening

whitening

verb

present participle of whiten

as in bleaching

to make white or whiter by removing color

years of sunlight had almost completely whitened the flag

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bleaching
• fading
• brightening
• blanching
• decolorizing
• dulling
• paling
• snowing
• lightening
• blenching
• dimming
• washing out
• matting
• frosting
• whitewashing
• silvering
• etiolating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• darkening
• deepening
• blackening
• shading
• discoloring
• streaking
• dyeing
• tinting
• striping
• mottling
• tarnishing
• spotting
• staining
• blotching
• painting
• dappling
• flecking
• patterning
• speckling
• marbling
• daubing
• coloring
• shining
• variegating
• polishing
• specking
• pigmenting
• embrowning
• tingeing
• checkering
• burnishing
• splotching
• striating
• polychroming
• tincturing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of whitening

Someone who wants whitening to live inside brushing may find the Glossonic setup more relevant. — Matt Emma, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

There's no doubt that Crest Whitestrips are one of the most recognizable over-the-counter teeth-whitening systems available. — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 8 Sep. 2026

Complete your routine with Performance Whitening Toothpaste or keep a whitening pen handy for easy touch-ups on the go. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

There’s a bullet hole in Hal’s forehead, as well as a significant accumulation of snow on his already whitening hair. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Aug. 2026

Pretty early on Europeans became obsessed with skin whitening creams—again, problematic—many of which contained really, really harmful ingredients, also problematic, like lead and mercury. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026

Consult a dry cleaner for whitening non-washable fabrics that have yellowed. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 July 2026