in black and white

idiom

: in written or printed form

I want to see it in black and white.

: in a way that involves a simple choice between two opposite things (such as good and bad or right and wrong)

She sees everything in black and white.

: using equipment that produces only black-and-white pictures

a movie filmed in black and white.

Examples of in black and white in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The device is a fast way to charge a phone in situ and is available in black and white. —

Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024 Cox, who was joined on the panel by WME’s Alex Walton, producer Afolabi Kuti, and performer Nina Conti, said the project is set to start shooting in two weeks and will feature elements shot in black and white. —

Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2024 Shot in black and white to really sell its noir credentials, this is an instant contender for the finest interpretation of Highsmith's works to date. —

Matt Kamen, WIRED, 22 June 2024 Everything from the bedding and the candles to the coffee cups have been splashed in black and white, reflecting the sort of Nor Cal nonchalant entertaining style Hudson Grace is known for. —

Sofia Celeste, WWD, 15 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in black and white

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