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.
The whitewashing of the wall has also been questioned by some who pointed out that maybe this approach was missing the point.
From BBC
When the New York Times profiled Ms. Rodríguez as a “moderate,” a backlash erupted: Thousands on X ridiculed the paper for whitewashing her bloodstained record.
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
Users ask: How do we honor this holiday without whitewashing it?
From Salon
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