: having skin especially of a specified kind
—usually used in combination
dark-skinned
light-skinned
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The scene takes place in a Muslim court between a dark-skinned king and a light-skinned thief.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
This casting also gives more oomph to the musical’s love quadrilateral, which pairs Queenie and Burrs with a B-couple, the rising star Kate (the ever-magnetic Adrienne Warren) and her escort, Black (an exceptionally suave Jelani Alladin), who are here both darker-skinned.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026
The suspect was described as a white or light-skinned male wearing a light-colored shirt, pants, and a hat.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Fruit-By-Fruit Tips Apples and Pears These smooth-skinned fruits are good candidates for a quick baking soda dip and rinse.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
This casting also gives more oomph to the musical’s love quadrilateral, which pairs Queenie and Burrs with a B-couple, the rising star Kate (the ever-magnetic Adrienne Warren) and her escort, Black (an exceptionally suave Jelani Alladin), who are here both darker-skinned.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026
The suspect was described as a white or light-skinned male wearing a light-colored shirt, pants, and a hat.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Fruit-By-Fruit Tips Apples and Pears These smooth-skinned fruits are good candidates for a quick baking soda dip and rinse.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for skinned
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skinned
adjective
: having skin especially of a specified kind
—usually used in combination
dark-skinned
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