Synonyms of blackening
Examples of blackening in a Sentence
blackening of the senator's good name disgusted voters
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The ancient Southeast Asian practice of tooth blackening was once thought to have emerged in Vietnam around the late 19th century.
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
Temple leaves the tail shell on the end of the shrimp to protect the tender tip in the blackening process.
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Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2021
Drizzle lime juice over tilapia, season with 1/2 tsp salt, and dip in blackening seasoning.
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Woman's Day Kitchen,
Woman's Day,
31 Mar. 2020
Like Dorian Gray’s portrait, his face registered the blackening of Walt’s soul.
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Judy Berman,
Time,
11 Oct. 2019
Fenolio came across an academic journal with a paper about a particular species of frog that had faced similar deaths — a blackening and drying of the skin followed by a quick demise.
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Josh Baugh,
ExpressNews.com,
8 July 2019
Any blackening or a brown shade on the switch or outlet is cause for concern.
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Roy Berendsohn,
Popular Mechanics,
29 Apr. 2016
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
Temple leaves the tail shell on the end of the shrimp to protect the tender tip in the blackening process.
—
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2021
Drizzle lime juice over tilapia, season with 1/2 tsp salt, and dip in blackening seasoning.
—
Woman's Day Kitchen,
Woman's Day,
31 Mar. 2020
Like Dorian Gray’s portrait, his face registered the blackening of Walt’s soul.
—
Judy Berman,
Time,
11 Oct. 2019
Fenolio came across an academic journal with a paper about a particular species of frog that had faced similar deaths — a blackening and drying of the skin followed by a quick demise.
—
Josh Baugh,
ExpressNews.com,
8 July 2019
Any blackening or a brown shade on the switch or outlet is cause for concern.
—
Roy Berendsohn,
Popular Mechanics,
29 Apr. 2016
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“Blackening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blackening. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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