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as in white
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as in opaque
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Recent Examples of milky
The latte was not too sweet or milky, and the ginger was sharp and fresh, rather than reminiscent of a molasses cookie.
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Eva Flowe
june 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
Speaking of glow, Medicube is also marking down their milky toner, which helps boost radiance, soften skin, and increase hydration.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
24 June 2026
Some of the smoke may stay higher in the sky, creating a milky or hazy appearance.
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Joe Ruch,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
This milky version is an update on the classic.
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Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
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Eva Flowe
june 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
Speaking of glow, Medicube is also marking down their milky toner, which helps boost radiance, soften skin, and increase hydration.
—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
24 June 2026
Some of the smoke may stay higher in the sky, creating a milky or hazy appearance.
—
Joe Ruch,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
This milky version is an update on the classic.
—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milky
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One of the details described the placement of Guthrie's Apple Watch with a white wrist band that was left on the floor next to her bed.
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Paltrow wore a black, strapless gown and buckled slippers, while Martin sported a two-tone brown-and-blue sweater over a white T-shirt, with brown corduroy pants and a stylishly thin belt.
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Artists, tour guides and retirees wield flamingo cutouts, children’s art and bullhorns to protest against corruption, opaque land deals and environmental damage, increasingly calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama to step down.
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Gucci Beauty's Vernis à Ongles Nail Polish in Ellen Blush is an opaque pinky-beige shade with a long-lasting glossy shine.
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Chicago breaks snowfall records before December Chicago started the snowy season last year with a similarly strong punch, breaking snowfall records by the end of November, according to the NOAA.
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The second reenactment takes place on the actual anniversary of Washington’s crossing — a freezing, snowy, gloomy Christmas Day in 1776.
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The soap combines with the minerals in the water to leave a filmy residue on your hands.
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Skin that feels tight or filmy after showering and hair that looks dull despite quality products are other common red flags.
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The palettes are often chalky and austere—bleached grays, oxidized browns—and the subject matter can blur into undifferentiated bulk.
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Nippon Dynawave employs hundreds to produce bleached paperboard that is used to make cartons and containers for products like juice and milk.
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On a recent visit, the water traversed a smoky 10-foot canyon of charred foam and twisted wall panels on its way to the drain.
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Brush this super-easy, 6-ingredient sauce on burger patties, chicken, or other meats for a punch of smoky flavor.
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The duvet set includes two pillowcases and a duvet cover made from 100 percent cotton that’s pre-washed to ensure softness from night one and designed to mimic the appearance of crisp linen.
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Pre-washed rice has already been rinsed, so washing it again is unnecessary.
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Oily, sooty residue was all over the city.
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By the closer — a grim, sooty final reckoning with the events of June 13 — the colourful escapism of the Uphaar’s Bollywood posters suddenly looks half a world away.
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“Milky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milky. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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