black-and-white

adjective

Definition of black-and-whitenext
as in explicit

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Recent Examples of black-and-white On the walls, black-and-white printouts of newspaper articles, magazines and book pages looked like they were plucked from a Pinterest board on scrapbooking. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Shot almost always in black-and-white, the trailers are the work of Ivan Zachariáš, a Czech commercial and film director who has taken home several Cannes Lions honors. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026 The black-and-white, slapstick silent comedy made for just $150,000 became a cult hit surpassing over $1 million in box office after launching a tour of the film around the Midwest, not the coasts. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 29 June 2026 After her longtime hair guru found love with White Lotus star Gage, Kardashian appeared more than happy to officiate the pair's black-and-white nuptials, which also included a performance from Shania Twain. — Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for black-and-white
Recent Examples of Synonyms for black-and-white
  1. explicit
  2. clear-cut
  3. luminous
  4. bright-line
  5. unmistakable
  6. unambiguous
  7. plain
  8. distinct
Adjective
  • There is no more explicit example of the vulnerability of American democracy, and of the magnitude of the task of repairing it once it is breached.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 July 2026
  • The real toxicity concern, per The New Republic‘s review of contractor materials, confirming previous reporting from Meidas News, lies in the epoxy resin used for the pool’s new lining, which carries explicit long-term aquatic toxicity warnings.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Definition of explicit
Adjective
  • The explosive back was thought to have at least a fighting chance, considering both his talent and opportunity as the Elks’ clear-cut lead back.
    — Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • In a few short decades every forest in Pennsylvania—and nearly the entirety of eastern North America—would be clear-cut and transformed into a wasteland of stumps.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Definition of clear-cut
Adjective
  • While not a new concept, this K-beauty term for clear, poreless, luminous, and seemingly transparent skin continues to be the gold standard for beauty editors and, well, everyone else.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 6 July 2026
  • In person, Monaghan has that same easy warmth and luminous glow.
    — Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 2 July 2026
Definition of luminous
Adjective
  • When the choice is between the CPM and something other than the CUT method or a CUT-like unspecified method, the bright-line comparability requirements imposed by reg.
    — Ryan Finley, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026
  • 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
Definition of bright-line
Adjective
  • The Institutional Revolution The first transformation was institutional, immediate, and unmistakable.
    — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • This band may have created millions of fans, but its influence on the 80s rock music is unmistakable.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
Definition of unmistakable
Adjective
  • So what White said Wednesday was an unambiguous, necessary refresh.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • The surgical field offers an unusually clear window into this uncertainty paradox because the stakes are unambiguous.
    — James G. Naples, Fortune, 27 June 2026
Definition of unambiguous
Adjective
  • Bella Hadid’s Minimalist Leather Flip-Flops A sleek pair of plain black leather flip-flops can take you far.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • Additionally, replace technical jargon with clear, plain language, translating complexity instead of hiding it.
    — Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of plain
Adjective
  • Both chickpea pasta and whole-wheat pasta offer distinct nutritional benefits and can contribute to a balanced diet.
    — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 8 July 2026
  • As with a tiny house, there’s no space for different distinct areas.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
Definition of distinct

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“Black-and-white.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/black-and-white. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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