in black and white
phrase
1
: in written or printed form
I want to see it in black and white.
2
: in a way that involves a simple choice between two opposite things (such as good and bad or right and wrong)
She sees everything in black and white.
3
: using equipment that produces only black-and-white pictures
a movie filmed in black and white.
Examples of in black and white in a Sentence
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And the proof showed up later, in black and white, in a buyer's offer letter.
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Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The same mule takes on a glossier finish in black and white patent leather, both priced at $895, while a bronze calf-leather iteration is listed at $935.
—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
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Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The same mule takes on a glossier finish in black and white patent leather, both priced at $895, while a bronze calf-leather iteration is listed at $935.
—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for in black and white
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“In black and white.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20black%20and%20white. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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