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as in faded
lacking an addition of color
dazzlingly white paint on the walls of the new house
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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
Orange-and-white clown fish peered from rust-red anemones; neon-green parrotfish nibbled at bubblegum-pink brain coral.
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Susan Casey, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
The mushroom is usually a few inches tall but can grow larger and has white gills, a pale yellow or green cap and a ring around its stalk.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
McKellar was dressed in a black, sparkly flapper dress while her husband, Scott Sveslosky, wore a white tux with a black bow tie.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Staples for her family include the Belltown white and classic sourdough breads.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
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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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While some of these products may be harmless, many are formulated for adults and can irritate young, sensitive skin.—
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That fast reaction is what turns a harmless reset request into a real account takeover.—
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In addition to pure retinol, which helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, this unique product features retinyl palmitate, an antioxidant-rich skin protectant, as well as retinyl acetate, a natural form of vitamin A that keeps pores clean while stimulating collagen production.—
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Trump, though never restrained, is now pure id, acting on impulse and goaded on by advisers who see an opportunity to further expand executive power.—
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Meanwhile, a transparent, independent and untainted investigation is not optional.—
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If democracies refrain from asking these questions in public, others who are less transparent and less accountable will answer them for us.—
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Earlier this year, two innocent people were stabbed to death on 16th Street in Denver by an individual who had previously been deemed incompetent and released — one tragic example highlighting gaps in the current system.—
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This can include firing at an oncoming vehicle or even a fleeing vehicle if there is a credible assessment that failure to do so will result in the imminent death of police personnel or innocent bystanders.—
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And that’s what it’s geared for, apparently—making cocktails, like a colorless version of an espresso martini—although it can also be sipped neat or over ice.—
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The colorless gas seeped from relatively few industrial facilities and commanded little public attention.—
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Nestled in the tiny eastern Connecticut town, the century-old building that once housed Burdick’s General Store appears to be an ordinary, benign example of historic New England architecture.—
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While largely benign, motion sickness can be highly unpleasant — often causing nausea, vomiting, and dizziness, as well as sweating, headache, and irritability in some cases.—
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Back to the Beauty of Natural Living This is another style that has been making its way into interior design trends, especially in the form of unpainted cabinetry.—
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But by 1962, Gehry had ventured out on his own and like some of his artist friends favored everyday materials like chain-link fencing and unpainted plywood.—
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“White.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/white. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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