decolorized 1 of 2

adjective

as in bleached

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decolorized

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verb

past tense of decolorize
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decolorized
  1. bleached
  2. faded
Adjective
  • Applying silver color directly onto bleached yellow hair is a recipe for green strands.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2026
  • There was a shaman, a muscular, compact Peruvian man with bleached hair, Buddy Holly glasses, and gigantic eyes.
    — Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of bleached
Verb
  • The ritual has faded and has been downgraded to a monthly reception.
    — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • This seemed at the time like the biggest misstep of Stearns’ tenure, as the Brewers faded afterward and missed the playoffs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of faded
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“Decolorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decolorized. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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