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Recent Examples of black-and-white
At the pulse, the collection is a unique reimagining of the Adidas Juventus 24/25 home jersey, featuring the classic black-and-white stripes and the club’s logo, all elevated with exclusive new details.
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Essence, 14 Feb. 2025
In the accompanying black-and-white music video, the pair of songstresses are seen driving in a pickup truck, engaged in some sort of getaway.
—Dan Heching, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
The carousel includes a shot of the couple hand in hand, and a black-and-white photo of them sharing a kiss before a picturesque house.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 13 Feb. 2025
The sole Peterbilt model, a black-and-white 1956 351 truck, is about as charming as bruising haulers come.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2025
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Essence, 14 Feb. 2025
In the accompanying black-and-white music video, the pair of songstresses are seen driving in a pickup truck, engaged in some sort of getaway.
—Dan Heching, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
The carousel includes a shot of the couple hand in hand, and a black-and-white photo of them sharing a kiss before a picturesque house.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 13 Feb. 2025
The sole Peterbilt model, a black-and-white 1956 351 truck, is about as charming as bruising haulers come.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for black-and-white
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The panel tries in vain to figure out why conservative critics who objected to Lamar largely overlooked Batiste’s more explicit statement. Conservatives who seemed outraged by the very existence of Lamar’s performance crystallized America’s cultural divide.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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Romano has made no explicit political endorsements or affiliations.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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In the end, the pair battled all the way to the final horn, but unlike their first fight, the identity of the winner seemed much more clear-cut.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Polar plunges and ice baths have become trendy ways to aid various ailments, but a new analysis suggests that the benefits of submerging yourself in freezing water aren’t entirely clear-cut.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Health,
8 Feb. 2025
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The luminous cores of distant, ancient galaxies, quasars expel jets of energetic matter.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
13 Feb. 2025
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The trending ingredient teams up with vitamin C, niacinamide, and tranexamic acid to ensure your skin is on the fast track to a more even tone and more luminous finish.—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
11 Feb. 2025
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None of these cases, for instance, is likely to result in the full restoration of the bright-line rules established with the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887, rules based in part on the lessons of our battles against authoritarian monarchy in the seventeenth century.—
Andrew Cockburn,
Harper's Magazine,
20 Aug. 2024
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Baron’s argument is, at first, the least problematic; the killing of his cousin is a bright-line injustice.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
27 Feb. 2024
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In talking to more than 20 people about Johnson’s background and rise through the business, two things were unmistakable.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Sivan’s love of tradition and craftsmanship was unmistakable and his collection will be a welcome addition to retail this fall.—
Layla Ilchi,
WWD,
7 Feb. 2025
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An unambiguous rejection of the messiah expectations placed on — and cultivated by — Kendrick that also revisits some of the empty solidarity of the George Floyd protests.—
Stephen Kearse,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2025
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The militants were also carrying an unambiguous message: However weakened, Hamas survived Israel’s 15-month bombing campaign in Gaza and remains the most powerful Palestinian party in the territory.—
Iyad Abuheweila,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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As shown by comments from Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Fremont, the potential for a blockbuster bipartisan effort to force change used to be plain.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Madewell’s plain, but perfect white tee anchors the entire ensemble.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2025
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With her appointment, Smith brings not just expertise but also a distinct vision.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
11 Feb. 2025
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According to studies, there are over 10,000 identifiable ethnic, linguistic, cultural, and religious groups in the world (and according to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, indigenous peoples alone account for approximately 5,000 distinct cultures).—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Black-and-white.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/black-and-white. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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