The Hindu Editorial (Whites on green) – Jun 27, 2026
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The Hindu Editorial (Whites on green) – Jun 27, 2026:
- Whites on green (phrase) – an iconic phrase that most famously refers to the Wimbledon Championships tennis tournament.
- Wimbledon (noun) – the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world, held annually in London; The Championships, SW19, London major.
- keep up with (phrasal verb) – to move, progress, or change at the same rate as someone or something else; keep pace with, stay abreast of, match, equal.
- marry (verb) – combine, unite, blend, merge.
- old world (adjective) – traditional, classic, historical, antique.
- charm (noun) – appeal, fascination, attractiveness, allure.
- new age (adjective) – modern, current, latest, contemporary.
- freshness (noun) – novelty, originality, modernness, innovation.
- quite like (phrase) – exactly similar to; identically to, exactly as, just like.
- on display (phrase) – noticeable, visible, recognizable, in public view.
- yet again (phrase) – once more, for another time, anew.
- Major (noun) – one of the four most important annual tennis tournaments; Grand Slam, championship, major title.
- underway (adjective) – in progress, ongoing, advancing, happening.
- pristine (adjective) – in its original, untouched condition; immaculate, unspoiled, perfect, flawless.
- attire (noun) – clothing, especially of a particular or formal type; clothes, garments, dress, wear.
- reminder (noun) – a thing that causes someone to remember something; hint, cue.
- origin (noun) – beginning, start, source, genesis.
- tradition (noun) – custom, practice, convention, ritual.
- march with (phrasal verb) – to be in harmony, agreement, or step with something; align with, accord with, match, correspond with.
- throwback (noun) – a return to a previous generation’s skill sets, styles, or characteristics; blast from the past, reversion, echo, reminiscence.
- return (noun) – comeback, reappearance.
- All England Club (organization) – officially the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), it is a private members’ club in Wimbledon, London, which organizes and hosts the annual Wimbledon Championships; Wimbledon venue, SW19 club, tennis club, major venue.
- competitively (adverb) – fiercely, combatively, aggressively, ambitiously.
- appear (verb) – seem, look, show up, turn up.
- leaner (adjective) – fitter, trimmer, thinner, slimmer.
- fitter (adjective) – healthier, stronger, in better shape, physically sound.
- thanks to (phrase) – as a result of, due to, because of, owing to.
- in large measure (phrase) – to a considerable or great extent/degree; largely, mostly, primarily, predominantly.
- modern-day (adjective) – contemporary, current, present-day, modern.
- weight-reduction (noun as modifier) – weight-loss, slimming, fat-burning, fat-reduction.
- medication (noun) – medicine, drug, prescription, remedy.
- legendary (adjective) – famous, celebrated, renowned, illustrious.
- wildcard (noun) – a special entry granted to a player who does not meet the regular qualifying criteria for a tournament; special entrant, unseeded participant, invitee, non-qualifier.
- entrant (noun) – participant, competitor, contender, player.
- as well (phrase) – in addition, too, also, moreover.
- partner (verb) – team up with, pair with, join forces with, ally with.
- illustrious (adjective) – celebrated, renowned, famous, distinguished.
- duo (noun) – two people or players paired together; a pair, couple, twosome.
- look for (phrasal verb) – to attempt to find, attain, or achieve something; seek, search for, aim for, pursue.
- crown (noun) – a title or an award given to a winner in a sporting event; championship, title, trophy, award.
- SW19 (noun) – the tag (nickname) and geographical postal code of the Wimbledon Championships and the All England Club; Wimbledon, The Championships, London major.
- unranked (adjective) – not having a rank or position in a grading system, especially in a sports context; unseeded, unrated, non-classified, unplaced.
- probability (noun) – likelihood, chance, prospect, possibility.
- meet (verb) – face, play against, encounter, confront.
- high-profile (adjective) – attracting much attention or publicity; prominent, well known, widely noticed, conspicuous.
- opponent (noun) – rival, adversary, competitor, challenger.
- get-go (noun) – the very beginning; the start, outset, beginning, commencement.
- market-place (noun) – competitive field, circuit, arena, competitive space.
- as many as (phrase) – considerable, substantial, large number of, up to.
- Slam (noun) – a major tennis tournament; Major, Grand Slam, championship, premier tournament.
- runner-up (noun) – a competitor or team taking second place in a contest; second-place finisher, finalist, silver medalist, number two.
- seed (noun) – a competitor in a sports tournament who is given a preliminary ranking for the purposes of the draw; ranked player, seeded player, ranked competitor.
- Chief (adjective) – most important; primary, principal, main, supreme.
- defending (adjective) – currently holding a title or championship; reigning, current, title-holding, incumbent.
- teenaged (adjective) – being of the age from 13 through 19; adolescent, youthful, young, juvenile.
- clinch (verb) – to secure a win or achieve a title/victory; secure, win, seal, achieve.
- maiden (adjective) – first, initial, inaugural, introductory.
- Roland-Garros (noun) – the French Open tennis tournament, played on clay courts in Paris; French Open, clay-court major, Paris major.
- intriguing (adjective) – fascinating, compelling, interesting, absorbing.
- fan-favourite (noun) – a person or thing that is particularly popular with the supporters or audience; crowd-pleaser, popular choice, darling, icon.
- absent (adjective) – missing, unavailable, lacking, away.
- because of (phrase) – on account of; by reason of, due to, owing to, as a result of.
- wrist (noun) – the joint connecting the hand with the forearm; carpus, joint, hand joint.
- reigning (adjective) – current, defending, holding the title; defending, incumbent, current, reigning champion.
- suffer (verb) – to experience or be subjected to, undergo, bear, endure (something bad or unpleasant).
- dispiriting (adjective) – disheartening, depressing, discouraging, demotivating.
- French Open (noun) – a major tennis tournament played on clay courts at Roland Garros in Paris; Roland-Garros, clay-court major, French championship, Paris major.
- competitive (adjective) – fiercely fought, closely contested, cutthroat, challenging.
- since then (phrase) – from that time until now; after that, subsequently, thereafter.
- come under (phrasal verb) – to be subjected to something, typically criticism, scrutiny, or difficult conditions; be subjected to, face, encounter, bear.
- hot conditions (noun) – sweltering weather, extreme heat, scorching weather, heat wave.
- in the midst of (phrase) – in the middle of; during, amidst, surrounded by, at the centre of.
- heatwave (noun) – a prolonged period of abnormally hot weather; hot spell, scorching weather, hot weather, extreme heat.
- interesting (adjective) – fascinating, compelling, engaging, gripping.
- cope (verb) – to deal effectively with something difficult; manage, survive, handle, deal with.
- cash in (phrasal verb) – to take advantage of or exploit a situation for one’s own benefit; exploit, profit from, capitalize on, make the most of.
- present (verb) – to offer or give something to someone; offer, provide, give, display.
- chance (noun) – opportunity, possibility, prospect, likelihood.
- lush green (adjective) – characterized by rich, abundant, and vibrant green vegetation; verdant.
- comfortable (adjective) – at ease, relaxed, confident, natural.
- pedigreed (adjective) – distinguished, elite, top-class, high-calibre.
- however (adverb) – nevertheless, nonetheless, yet, on the other hand.
- straight (adjective) – continuous or consecutive; consecutive, unbroken, uninterrupted, successive.
- likely (adjective) – probable, possible, expected, anticipated.
- unpleasant (adjective) – causing discomfort, unhappiness, or revulsion; disagreeable, nasty, terrible, bad.
- backdrop (noun) – situation, scenario, context, background.
- leading (adjective) – most important or in first place; primary, foremost, principal, top.
- set to (phrase) – ready, prepared, or likely to do something; prepared to, ready to, organized to, scheduled to.
- expand (verb) – increase, enlarge, broaden, widen.
- deem (verb) – regard as, consider, judge, view as.
- inadequate (adjective) – insufficient, deficient, poor, scant.
- garner (verb) – gather, collect, accumulate, amass.
- attention (noun) – notice, awareness, observation, heed.
- elite (adjective) – representing the best or most skilled in a particular group; top-class, premier, champion, leading.
- rank and file (noun) – the ordinary members of an organization or group as opposed to its leaders or elite; ordinary members, commoners, majority, working class.
- equitable (adjective) – fair and impartial; fair, just, unbiased, egalitarian.
- betterment (noun) – improvement, enhancement, development, progression.
- keep (verb) – to have or retain possession of; retain, hold on to, maintain, preserve.
- disproportionately (adverb) – unevenly, unequally, inordinately, excessively.
- more than (phrase) – to a greater degree or extent; above, over and above, in excess of.
- lower-ranked (adjective) – unseeded, lower-level, subordinate, lesser-known.
- peer (noun) – a person of the same status, age, or ability as another specified person; equal, fellow, co-worker, associate.
- haves and have-nots (phrase) – people who are wealthy and people who are poor; the rich and the poor, the privileged and the underprivileged, the wealthy and the destitute.
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