ebony

Definition of ebonynext
as in black
having the color of soot or coal the ebony loudspeakers on their chrome stands look very sleek and modern

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Recent Examples of ebony The dry down brings in the ebony woods and soft leather notes, grounding all that fruit into something surprisingly sophisticated. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Oct. 2025 This ebony offering is sold in a stylish glass bottle that belies its complex makeup. Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025 The striking arrow shapes are an empowering accessory, yet there’s a subtlety in the muted bronze, ebony, and antique diamonds (which have a softer shimmer than modern cuts). Jill Newman, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025 Opinel announced the Néo6 in late July and offers it for a price of US$30 with a French walnut handle, $35 with an Italian olive handle, or $70 with an African ebony handle. New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ebony
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ebony
black
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  • Images shared online by local media outlets showed a black cloud of smoke rising from a field where the plane crashed, and a truck with soldiers rushing to the site.
    CBS News, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Inside, one by one, the men picked up black markers to write their information on a white slate and waited to face the camera.
    Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026

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“Ebony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ebony. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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