as in bleached
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as in faded
to make white or whiter by removing color
the sample was decolorized before being examined under a microscope
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Adjective
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His style of play — muscular, bustling, old-school — stands in stark opposition to his bleached hair.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026 -
Center creases were prominent in Todd Snyder’s assortment of bleached and dark wash jeans.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Feb. 2026
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The idea of a quick military solution has faded, but no serious political alternative has taken its place.—
Kazem Kazerounian,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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And the beetles faded from her days without her noticing.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Decolorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decolorized. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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