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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
Since 2005, the homeownership rate for white people in metro Atlanta has hovered between 73% and 80%.
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Zachary Hansen, ajc, 9 Feb. 2023
Here the racial inequality is stark, with Black people being nearly three times more likely to die from childbirth as white people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2023
Across ethnic groups the support of gun control legislation saw broad support, with 86 percent of Black people, 82 percent of Latino people and 77 percent of white people in favor of the age change.
—Kennedy Sessions, Chron, 8 Feb. 2023
Some in Milwaukee took it as Abdul-Jabbar not liking white people.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2023
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Zachary Hansen, ajc, 9 Feb. 2023
Here the racial inequality is stark, with Black people being nearly three times more likely to die from childbirth as white people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2023
Across ethnic groups the support of gun control legislation saw broad support, with 86 percent of Black people, 82 percent of Latino people and 77 percent of white people in favor of the age change.
—Kennedy Sessions, Chron, 8 Feb. 2023
Some in Milwaukee took it as Abdul-Jabbar not liking white people.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for white
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Gap High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans These wide-leg jeans are designed in a light blue wash with whiskered and faded details, and flared, bell-like hems.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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While the original, faded version of the Declaration is housed at the National Archives, the copy in the Oval Office appears to feature clear and legible text.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Allergens are normally harmless substances (often proteins) that can trigger the immune system to produce an allergic reaction in some people.1 Common indoor allergens include dust mites, mold, pollen, insects, rodents, and pet dander.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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But is what seems like a harmless habit inhibiting you from doing your best work?—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
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As a pure runner, though, Giddens is impressive, showing off great speed and vision.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The heartbreak is immense, but as Ellie so perfectly pointed out, the Winnie-Bubba reunion had to be pure magic.—
Karen Fratti,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Chicagoans need a charter to ensure that city government is transparent and is responsive to and represents their needs.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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Share real patient success stories, be transparent about treatments and educate without the hard sell.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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In the final moments of last week’s episode, Hector Ayala, aka the hero White Tiger, was found innocent in his trial against the NYPD then shot and killed on the street by an unknown murderer.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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Man Who Killed Meredith Kercher, Amanda Knox's Roommate in Italy, Is Freed from Prison Still, despite being declared innocent and freed, Knox says she was never allowed to fully live her life again.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Paired to a beautiful, matching bracelet and equipped also with rubber or black-lined grey alligator straps, the Overseas Ultra-Thin is a versatile piece that can be dressed up or down in an instant.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2025
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Trump acknowledged the potential grey area - and repeated his claim about Biden's cognition - while speaking to reporters on Air Force One.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2025
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Something as benign as a leadoff double might trigger an alarm inside him.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Daniele Bianchi, an assistant professor in UCLA’s Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, has been studying what causes this normally benign plankton species to start secreting lethal toxins.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Most are sourced by the Cullinan mine, which has yielded many of the world’s most famous diamonds, including the 530-carat Great Star of Africa, the largest faceted colorless diamond in the world.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that kills hundreds of people each year.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2025
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“White.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/white. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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