the dark
noun
1
: a state in which no light can be seen
She stumbled around in the dark until she finally found the light switch.
He's 12 years old and still afraid of the dark.
2
: a place where little or no light can be seen
The burglars hid in the dark between the two buildings.
He bought the kids special rings that glow in the dark.
3
: a state in which something is hidden or kept secret
Most of their deals were made in the dark.
4
: a state of not knowing about something
I'm in the dark about the agreement.
The public was kept in the dark about the meeting.
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According to Deadline, the dark fantasy title won a total of nine awards, including the coveted Game of the Year.
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Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Cramer noted that Wall Street has largely been in the dark about macroeconomic data for the past few months thanks to the lengthy government shutdown.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2025
After all, a Fed rate cut is never a guarantee, so lenders were operating a bit in the dark in the days and weeks leading up to the meeting.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
For the best experience, remember to wrap up warm and allow your eyes at least 30 minutes to adjust to the dark.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 12 Dec. 2025
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Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Cramer noted that Wall Street has largely been in the dark about macroeconomic data for the past few months thanks to the lengthy government shutdown.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2025
After all, a Fed rate cut is never a guarantee, so lenders were operating a bit in the dark in the days and weeks leading up to the meeting.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
For the best experience, remember to wrap up warm and allow your eyes at least 30 minutes to adjust to the dark.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 12 Dec. 2025
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“The dark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20dark. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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