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Recent Examples of black-and-white
The five-piece lineup also includes black-and-white summer essentials including a silk-blend pareo and a tunic cover-up for women, in addition to a polo shirt for men, with prices starting at 199 euros.
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Joelle Diderich, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
In a black-and-white Casablanca-esque clip posted Thursday (March 20), a fuzzy string lullaby plays over the sound of seconds ticking by on a stopwatch, which a man holds open on a wooden table.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2025
Astronaut William Anders took the black-and-white snapshot during the Apollo 8 mission on Christmas Eve in December 1968; it’s expected to fetch anywhere from to $13,000 to $19,000.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2025
Why a career pause doesn’t have to last forever
This idea of stay-at-home or working mother is a black-and-white idea: Either resign yourself to a life of domesticity or kill it in the workforce and sacrifice time with your family.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
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Joelle Diderich, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
In a black-and-white Casablanca-esque clip posted Thursday (March 20), a fuzzy string lullaby plays over the sound of seconds ticking by on a stopwatch, which a man holds open on a wooden table.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2025
Astronaut William Anders took the black-and-white snapshot during the Apollo 8 mission on Christmas Eve in December 1968; it’s expected to fetch anywhere from to $13,000 to $19,000.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2025
Why a career pause doesn’t have to last forever
This idea of stay-at-home or working mother is a black-and-white idea: Either resign yourself to a life of domesticity or kill it in the workforce and sacrifice time with your family.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for black-and-white
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In his ruling this afternoon, Judge Wilson stipulated no photos or other explicit images from the couple’s respective autopsy will be disclosed.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
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Student Government: Democracy in Action Student government provides perhaps the most explicit leadership training available in high school settings.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Some responsibilities are clear-cut—one partner might naturally take charge of the household finances, while others develop over time, like handling the dishes or taking out the trash.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Given that the Browns have gone through two waves of free agency without adding a clear-cut starting quarterback, there’s either a long-term plan or there were multiple misses along the way.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Brighten Skin Tone Collagen face masks brighten skin tone by helping to fade dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and discoloration, resulting in a more even and luminous complexion.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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The unusually large, luminous distant galaxy, called JADES-GS-z14-0, was initially detected in January 2024 using the James Webb Space Telescope, which observes the universe in infrared light that’s invisible to the human eye.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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There is no bright-line definition for hardship—it’s determined by the employer under the terms of the retirement plan and based on facts and circumstances.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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None of these cases, for instance, is likely to result in the full restoration of the bright-line rules established with the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887, rules based in part on the lessons of our battles against authoritarian monarchy in the seventeenth century.—
Andrew Cockburn,
Harper's Magazine,
20 Aug. 2024
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Broadcast’s reach advantage is north of 20 million homes; toss a rage-bait draw like the Blue Devils into the mix and last year’s results are going to take on the unmistakable contours of a fluke.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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In an age of standardized luxury, the resort stands apart – a testament to the power of family, the beauty of authentic hospitality and the unmistakable excellence that comes from a deep love of place and people.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There is no unambiguous evidence, like specific elements released by an exploding star and preserved in oceanic sediments, that such nearby supernovae ever happened.—
David Bressan,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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This lawsuit is part of a national effort to challenge race-conscious policies, even when the reasons for considering race are unambiguous and compelling.—
Barbara Hernandez,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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However, plain baking soda may be harsh for everyday use and could cause discomfort in people with sensitive teeth or mouths.3 Using a toothpaste that includes baking soda as an ingredient may be safer and more pleasant for daily use.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Health,
27 Mar. 2025
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In terms of the other players in the top eight for earnings who are available, Ratcliffe made plain his dislike of the Casemiro deal from the beginning of his investment pursuit, asking several firm questions about it to senior staff during his due-diligence stage.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The case is composed of four distinct elements: two lateral sections, a case back and a bezel.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Kim’s hands give us critical theories and histories of governing lines, all the while conjuring distinct Deaf lines.—
Mara Mills,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Black-and-white.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/black-and-white. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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