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Recent Examples of chalky
The tint adapts beautifully to skin, softening redness and discoloration while leaving behind a natural, healthy finish that’s never greasy nor chalky.
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Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
North-facing slopes around Gornergrat and Stockhorn tend to hold firm, chalky conditions, while the cross-border run into Cervinia adds sunnier aspects and softer snow.
—Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
There are no elaborate recipes required, no chalky consistency to work around, no flavor fatigue.
—Samantha Leal, Refinery29, 6 Jan. 2026
Then the storm moves on, the sun returns, and the surface hardens again, cracked and chalky, as if the place is trying to erase the evidence that water ever touched it.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026
Post-Pilates skyr (plain) felt dense and chalky, but not unpleasant.
—Marisa McMillan, Outside, 29 Dec. 2025
Chocolate turning a chalky white is usually a result of blooming.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Gone are the days when gut health meant choking down horse-pill-sized capsules or mixing chalky powders into your morning smoothie.
—Sara Braun, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Dec. 2025
As skin ages, moisture levels drop and wrinkles become more prominent, so formulas that once worked can suddenly look chalky.
—Marsha Badger, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalky
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The area was badly burned, but still Simpson noticed green sprouts peeking out of the ashy soil and from the branches of trees that the average passerby might assume were dead.—
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The fashion guru typically rocks her tried-and-true ashy blonde, occasionally opting for highlights and/or lowlights.—
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Small, whitish or tan spots, which reach soup-can size, appear on the turf.—
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Tonsil stones, or tonsilloliths, are small, firm, whitish deposits that may form in the deep pockets and corners of your tonsils.—
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Though ashen, the convex steel form still resonates to the rhythmic thump of her hands.—
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Blend it in with a finger, a brush, or a sponge, and voila: a summery, outdoorsy flush to keep ashen winter skin at bay.—
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People often make the mistake of going with a bright white paint color to balance out a room’s cool feel and muted light, but opting for a warm neutral is more effective for creating an inviting space.—
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Snag it in black, white, green, blue, or maple or walnut wood stains in sizes ranging from 4 by 4 inches to 8 by 10 inches.—
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Egg yolks can range in color from pale yellow to deep orange.—
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Think pale hues with a sober gray tint or tranquil neutrals.—
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Try earth tone shades such as sandy beige, terracotta, or chocolate brown.—
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Rosemary needs well-draining sandy or loamy soil, such as cactus soil, to prevent it from becoming soggy and causing root rot.—
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Howell brings his mousy charm to the insecure Dennis Whitaker on The Pitt.—
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At first blush, Rachel appears to be a mousy wallflower irritated by Marty’s fast-cash gambits.—
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Characterized by their faded or worn-out effect, as if their original color had been lightened by washing, these beloved jeans stand out for their vintage and carefree air.—
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The styling trick works even with an outfit that leans as grunge as this, with ballooning black cargo pants, a muted flannel, and a faded black tee.—
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“Chalky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalky. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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