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 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 The kernels are crisp and juicy, with a naturally sweet and milky flavor that shines in the salad. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2026 Dark, light-absorbing particles turn into light-scattering particles, transforming dark, dense plumes into the milky white haze seen drifting across the eastern skies. — Michael A. Robinson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 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
  • At the opening, Lafayette 148 NorthPark will feature its fall 2026 collection, including exclusive leather colorways created for Dallas, precise tailoring and signature white shirts informed by the archives and three decades of craftsmanship.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The suspects were arrested while traveling in white vans near RAF Fairford.
    — Steve Hendrix, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of white
Adjective
  • Under previous leadership, earnings calls were notoriously opaque.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Tuesday’s Jeanne returned her to Vaccarello’s sharper version of the idea, this time in opaque black gloss and metal.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of opaque
Adjective
  • The vehicle was stopped for a few minutes perpendicular to a snowy residential Minneapolis street, obstructing the flow of traffic.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The outlook does not directly predict snowfall, so wetter does not necessarily mean snowier.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 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
  • Brown liner, matte finishes, smoky eyes and frosted color are being pulled forward selectively, with softer edges and modern technique giving those familiar looks another life in 2026.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Islay is the region of Scotland that is best known for its peated whisky, with distilleries like Laphroaig, Bowmore, and Lagavulin making smoky single malts that are world-renowned.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 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
Definition of sooty

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“Milky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milky. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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