black-on-black
adjective
ˈblak-ˌȯn-ˈblak 
-ˌän-
: involving a Black person against another Black person
black-on-black crime
Examples of black-on-black in a Sentence
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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.
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Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 21 Oct. 2023
Add some style juxtaposition with a feminine slip skirt and menswear blazer, or keep the look black-on-black with an LBD and sheer socks.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023
Many of Lauren’s Ferraris are red, but the designer chose this black-on-black configuration.
—Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2023
In fact, the Only Murders in the Building actor appears to be summoning spooky season with her black-on-black Instagram selfie looks.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2023
The black-on-black and the black-on-white are now beginning to take off.
—Kyle Lamar Rice, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2023
The musician served numerous vacation looks including a sweet couple’s black-on-black outfit.
—Jill Lupupa, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2023
This black-on-black dress watch has a streamlined design that's sleek as hell, and can be worn to work or more formal functions.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 19 July 2023
Fashion magazines predicted, accurately, that the star’s black-on-black wardrobe would launch a trend.
—Valli Herman, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2023
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Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 21 Oct. 2023
Add some style juxtaposition with a feminine slip skirt and menswear blazer, or keep the look black-on-black with an LBD and sheer socks.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023
Many of Lauren’s Ferraris are red, but the designer chose this black-on-black configuration.
—Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2023
In fact, the Only Murders in the Building actor appears to be summoning spooky season with her black-on-black Instagram selfie looks.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2023
The black-on-black and the black-on-white are now beginning to take off.
—Kyle Lamar Rice, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2023
The musician served numerous vacation looks including a sweet couple’s black-on-black outfit.
—Jill Lupupa, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2023
This black-on-black dress watch has a streamlined design that's sleek as hell, and can be worn to work or more formal functions.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 19 July 2023
Fashion magazines predicted, accurately, that the star’s black-on-black wardrobe would launch a trend.
—Valli Herman, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1968, in the meaning defined above
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