whitewashing
Example Sentences
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Instead of leaning into cliché or whitewashing, he radiated dignity, cultural pride and a new kind of Black romantic masculinity—sensual without becoming caricature.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026
The whitewashing of the wall has also been questioned by some who pointed out that maybe this approach was missing the point.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026
What’s key to remember is that this new wave of hype surrounding East Asian media is less keen on whitewashing or objectifying than it may have been during previous eras.
From Salon • Sep. 17, 2025
Indeed, their investigatory history appears to be one of whitewashing scandals at the court.
From Slate • Jan. 22, 2024
Instead of being shot, Yelena was imprisoned in the basement of the officers’ guardhouse for ten days with the job of whitewashing the walls.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
