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Recent Examples of chalky
Over time, batteries begin to degrade and release a chalky white residue, or else begin to swell up and release heat – familiar warnings of failure.
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Chelsea Haney
april 10, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
After using it, my hair looks fresher and never chalky.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Early salt damage often appears as pale, chalky blotches or uneven fading in the paint finish.
—Jenna Prestininzi, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
The Longhorns became the first-double digit seed in this largely chalky tournament to get through the first two rounds.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
As much as people enjoy a good Cinderella story—and a scrappy Siena very nearly provided one Thursday afternoon against Duke—a final can never get chalky enough for advertisers’ tastes.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Keep it chalky To steal a line from the poker team, don’t be the dead money guy in your pool.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Sitting on white volcanic ash, the Nunnery is noted for its spice notes, red-fruit character, and chalky tannins.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
Common signs that a washing machine needs descaling include chalky residue, musty odors, inadequate cleaning, longer wash cycles, and unusual noises.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026
Chelsea Haney
april 10, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
After using it, my hair looks fresher and never chalky.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Early salt damage often appears as pale, chalky blotches or uneven fading in the paint finish.
—Jenna Prestininzi, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
The Longhorns became the first-double digit seed in this largely chalky tournament to get through the first two rounds.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
As much as people enjoy a good Cinderella story—and a scrappy Siena very nearly provided one Thursday afternoon against Duke—a final can never get chalky enough for advertisers’ tastes.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Keep it chalky To steal a line from the poker team, don’t be the dead money guy in your pool.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Sitting on white volcanic ash, the Nunnery is noted for its spice notes, red-fruit character, and chalky tannins.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
Common signs that a washing machine needs descaling include chalky residue, musty odors, inadequate cleaning, longer wash cycles, and unusual noises.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalky
Adjective
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This cool-toned brunette look has ashy tones throughout.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Then that September, a nursing assistant found Coulson unresponsive and hanging off the side of her bed, her skin ashy and her breathing shallow.—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And the screen is often duly obscured in a whitish haze, some of it moving through the skies above, some of it rising from the Phlegraean Fields, an active eight-mile-wide caldera to the west of Naples.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
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Quivering along the frill of brownish gray and whitish yellow stripes skirting her foot, the epipodial tentacles are pale silver and waving, numbering over a hundred, electrifying her whole body with tastes, smells, vibrations from above, behind, everywhere.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Hitchcock didn’t respond, his face slowly turning ashen.—
Jeffrey Collins,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Warm, ashen, and almost preternaturally glossy, consider the pop star's interpretation a blueprint for the mutable color trend.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The first lady matched with Queen Consort Camilla in all white during Camilla and King Charles' appearance on the White House's South Lawn on Day 2 of their state visit, Tuesday, April 28.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The food is exceptional, and there are white beaches to lie on and bubble-like suites to escape into.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While visiting Malta with Prince Philip in 1951, the late monarch wore a pale purple beaded gown and fur stole.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Raspberries won't ripen after being picked, so be careful not to choose underripe ones that are pale.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat ¾ cup (150 g) sugar and ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, in a medium bowl until creamy, about 5 minutes (mixture will be quite sandy at first, then become creamier).—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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In Tazewell County, Illinois, Michael Deppert depends on a natural pool of water beneath the sandy soils of his farm to irrigate the pumpkins, corn, and soybeans growing in his fields.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Handsome Belgian executive Geert (Arieh Worthalter) regales an enthusiastic crowd with a yarn, while his mousy tech head Luc (Jan Hammenecker) demonstrates to what might be the world’s first speech-to-text technology.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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Her name is Minnie, but her shyness leans toward the mousy, though no one would ever say that to her, least of all her beloved and extremely outgoing best friend, Callie (Chloe Coleman).—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Jenner opted to wear a pair of faded yellow jeans, a Guizio white tank top and a belly chain.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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For the second time in a week, the Dodgers made a minor-league acquisition of a faded pitching prospect with impressive velocity but poor control.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Chalky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalky. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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