milky

adjective

Definition of milkynext
1
as in white

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2
as in opaque

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Recent Examples of milky According to Yau, water that looks cloudy, milky, or only has a thin layer of bubbles could indicate hard water. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026 More of a milky toner than a traditional, liquid-y essence, this formula uses ceramides, fatty acids, and cholesterols (all lipids naturally found in the skin barrier) to make quick work of dryness. — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026 Fresh mozzarella is soft and moist, with a mild, milky flavor. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026 For lovers of L’Occitane’s OG Almond Sublime scent, this extension adds a more indulgent twist with a more milky vanilla and an infusion of praline. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for milky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for milky
  1. white
  2. opaque
  3. snowy
  4. filmy
  5. bleached
  6. smoky
  7. washed
  8. sooty
Adjective
  • But in terms of student achievement, Asian students have performed more like white students, frequently surpassing white students academically.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Coinciding with the event is the Nights of Lights celebration (November 21–January 8), when tiny white lights illuminate the town’s architecture, oak trees, and waterfront—including the Bridge of Lions, Lightner Museum, and Plaza de la Constitución.
    — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of white
Adjective
  • But Russians have long been accustomed to living with unanswered questions and opaque governance.
    — Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Advertisement Researchers who work in public-health policy and infectious diseases have been watching this rapidly evolving and opaque situation with concern.
    — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of opaque
Adjective
  • That led him to snowy Deadwood, South Dakota, and a turn as local guide Gil Jackson in the horror heist movie Beast From Haunted Cave (1959), produced by Roger’s brother, Gene Corman, and featuring Chris Robinson as the monster.
    — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Even so, one especially snowy year could provide substantial drought relief.
    — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of snowy
Adjective
  • Washing machines can't rinse effectively when too much detergent has been added, leaving a sticky, filmy residue on clothes that transfers over to the dryer.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • Skin that feels tight or filmy after showering and hair that looks dull despite quality products are other common red flags.
    — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Definition of filmy
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
Adjective
  • Hot, smoky conditions forced residents in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano to flee and created traffic gridlock from Orange County to Oceanside as the key north-south highway was impacted by multiple fires just miles apart.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The only trace left of a content shoot earlier in the day is a smidge of smokey eye makeup, while a pair of black, ankle-shattering Jimmy Choo stilettos have been replaced with khaki trainers.
    — Sophie Williams, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of smoky
Adjective
  • Made from naturally breathable, skin-friendly, pre-washed linen, the quilt is designed to hold up for years while growing softer with every wash.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
  • As the Cyclospora outbreak grows, experts recommend washing all fresh produce that hasn’t been pre-washed—not just lettuce.
    — Sarah Garone, HEALTH, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of washed
Adjective
  • Oily, sooty residue was all over the city.
    — Arundathi Nair, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
  • 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.
    — Mike McCahill, Variety, 17 Jan. 2023
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“Milky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milky. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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