Black Panther

noun

plural Black Panthers
: a member of a Black revolutionary organization that fought for racial equality and justice in the United States from 1966 to 1982

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Brown has had leading roles in films such as Hotel Artemis, Honk for Jesus, Save Your Soul and Biosphere, as well as supporting roles in Marshall, Black Panther, and Waves. Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 6 July 2025 The designs, marked by futuristic skyscrapers and pan-African symbolism, drew direct comparisons to Black Panther's Wakanda, with some media coverage positioning the city as inspired by Wakanda. Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025 Ironheart marks the return of Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne), who audiences first met in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2023). Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 The recording hot spot, famously known for its work with the Beatles, has also crafted music for the Harry Potter, Black Panther, and Barbie films, as well as Lady Gaga’s Born This Way album. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Black Panther

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First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Black Panther was in 1965

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“Black Panther.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Black%20Panther. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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