as in bleaching
to make white or whiter by removing color
years of sunlight had almost completely whitened the flag
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The at-home whitening kit makes teeth 18 levels whiter after two weeks of consistent use, according to the brand.
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Ali Faccenda, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Teeth whitening gadgets like the Colgate Whitening Pen are super helpful to give yourself a sparkling smile just in time for the holiday season!
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Time’s running out to save on best-selling makeup, teeth whitening treatments, and skincare.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
The kit comes with 18 teeth whitening treatments that remove stains from sensitive teeth.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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Ali Faccenda, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Teeth whitening gadgets like the Colgate Whitening Pen are super helpful to give yourself a sparkling smile just in time for the holiday season!
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Time’s running out to save on best-selling makeup, teeth whitening treatments, and skincare.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
The kit comes with 18 teeth whitening treatments that remove stains from sensitive teeth.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Whitening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whitening. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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