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Recent Examples of black-and-white
The video features photos of members of the 12-member CID board alongside illustrations of 19th century slave auctions and black-and-white images from the 1960s civil rights movement.
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David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
So far, eight of the aquarium’s dapper black-and-white seabirds are settling into the new habitat.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Daytime video showed good color and sharp image quality, while black-and-white night video appeared well lit, with excellent contrast.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
In her Instagram story, the model shared a black-and-white photo of the couple holding hands, with her wedding rings on display and the number 321 tattooed on what appeared to be Bruce’s finger.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
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David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
So far, eight of the aquarium’s dapper black-and-white seabirds are settling into the new habitat.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Daytime video showed good color and sharp image quality, while black-and-white night video appeared well lit, with excellent contrast.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
In her Instagram story, the model shared a black-and-white photo of the couple holding hands, with her wedding rings on display and the number 321 tattooed on what appeared to be Bruce’s finger.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for black-and-white
Adjective
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Their strong sense of preparedness and diligence often brings greater discipline to board discussions, prompting more thoughtful questions and more explicit expectations.—
Committee of 200,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Duffy first sought to end the toll in February, declaring that his department had revoked a key federal authorization granted by the Biden administration last year — despite explicit guidelines in the authorization that only the state of New York can reverse it.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For the first time since 2019, the Knights enter a season without a clear-cut starting quarterback.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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Her idea was clear-cut: make the dogs happy, and the owners will follow.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That Del Toro juxtaposed luminous elements fit for a fairy tale with unflinching violence prompted an epiphany for Ezban.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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For the show, the Symphony of Flowers, the operator would install at Huntington Central Park more than 100,000 luminous flowers totaling 500,000 LED lights that are choreographed to accompany classical music played over speakers.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Then the unmistakable gobble of a tom rattled in from our right.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2025
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It had been stated before, that Starfleet ships in the 23rd century didn’t have holodecks, but suddenly here is one — that grid pattern is unmistakable — and the crew seems to be using it to solve a whodunnit, Christie-style.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His message was unambiguous: AI should augment, not replace, the scientific process.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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According to Ilia’s founder, the clean brand’s fans have been unambiguous in their desire for a clean brown version of the mascara to launch.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The plain white court shoes have a low profile, featuring a traditional lace-up design, durable rubber outsoles, slim toe boxes, and a wide range of sizes from 5 to 11 (including half sizes).—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2025
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Other bland foods, such as clear broth, saltine crackers, and plain potatoes, may also be tolerable in small servings.1 Spices: Ginger, turmeric, cayenne, and cinnamon, which have some anti-inflammatory properties, can help reduce symptoms.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The title drop, when a line of dialogue references the film’s title, is a delicate art with a distinct cult following.—
Donald Liebenson,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Justice Department is considering a plan to merge the ATF and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), both of which often collaborate but have distinct missions.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Black-and-white.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/black-and-white. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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