black-on-black

adjective

: involving a Black person against another Black person
black-on-black crime

Examples of black-on-black in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Rick Owens In a less-is-more approach, Rick Owens elongated the straps on Birkenstock’s famous Arizona’s and a luxe black-on-black tone on the sporty Rotterdam sandals. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 9 July 2024 But the black-on-black color scheme, including black calipers, black exterior trim and black lettering, adds a unique appearance. James Raia, The Mercury News, 4 June 2024 The black-on-black ensemble suggests he’s arrived in France for an undertaker’s convention. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2024 Activities and Experiences Carve out time to explore the artwork around the hotel, starting with the front doors inspired by the black-on-black pottery that’s a signature of the Santa Clara Pueblo. Lois Alter Mark, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2024 The piece de resistance, the cherry on top, the icing on the cake, Rose B. Simpson’s one-of-a-kind Maria, her iconic interpretation of a Maria Martinez black-on-black pot applied to a 1985 El Camino. Chadd Scott, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 And during the couple's rendezvous in New York City that same weekend, Swift rocked a black-on-black 'fit that heralded Reputation's return. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 10 Jan. 2024 Jennifer Aniston confirms that black-on-black dressing is an infallible combination for any event. Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2023 The Gone Girl actor wore a muted black-on-black ’fit, while the Shotgun Wedding actress was all wrapped up in a bright white fuzzy jacket that definitely drew notice. Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 21 Oct. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of black-on-black was in 1968

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“Black-on-black.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black-on-black. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024.

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