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as in dark
a time or place of little or no light
the raiding party snuck up under cover of darkness
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as in ambiguity
the quality or state of having a veiled or uncertain meaning
the darkness of certain passages in the Book of Revelation
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as in night
the time from sunset to sunrise when there is no visible sunlight
let's wait for darkness before telling ghost stories
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Recent Examples of darkness
What’s Next In The Night Sky August is a perfect month for stargazing, with warm evenings and more hours of darkness than July.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Some bad guys operate during daytime hours, but most prefer the cover of darkness.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
These books reflect the darkness and resilience of human nature.
—Robert English, EW.com, 30 July 2025
Education is about leading someone out of ignorance, out of darkness.
—Jon-Michael Banks, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Some bad guys operate during daytime hours, but most prefer the cover of darkness.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
These books reflect the darkness and resilience of human nature.
—Robert English, EW.com, 30 July 2025
Education is about leading someone out of ignorance, out of darkness.
—Jon-Michael Banks, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for darkness
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The stand is self-service from noon to dark (around 8 p.m.).—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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There’s a special name to describe wildlife that is most active during those twilight times just before dark or dawn.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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This framework not only aligns closely with other critical global standards but also underscores the need for professionals who are uniquely trained to navigate ambiguity, challenge assumptions and design with empathy.—
Guy Diedrich,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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A number of analysts argue that the latest NATO defense spending targets contain ambiguities that may skirt core commitments.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Aug. 2025
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At some point — hopefully on Tuesday night or Wednesday during the day — Comedy Central and Paramount+ will confirm when Season 27, Episode 3 will air.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The lefty did more than bounce back, retiring 15 straight at one point and ending the night having allowed just one hit and one run.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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But by Sunday, the clouds had cleared, and so had Scottie Scheffler's path to victory.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Morning clouds will help cap daytime heat in Central Florida on Sunday, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Zach Covey said.—
Elainie Barraza,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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Stocks sold off Friday after President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcements, along with a weak jobs report, cast a pall over the U.S. economic outlook.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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Yet, Likely’s injury needn’t and shouldn’t cast a pall over training camp or force anyone to adjust their high expectations for these Ravens, even if the tight end isn’t available through the teeth of an extremely difficult season-opening schedule.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Passengers experience a few minutes of weightlessness and get to see Earth against the blackness of space.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
31 July 2025
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Then blackness, the last traces—the moment of medium desire, forgetfulness, being confused, weariness, and doubt.—
Amie Barrodale,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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At dusk, the Camp 25 crew had crossed the ruins and reached a harbor in the south, where the aircraft carrier Cape Gloucester was in port.—
Charles Pellegrino,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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The latter will take a back seat this week because of a full moon — the sturgeon moon — rising into summer skies at dusk and shining much of the night.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Take your pick from black to mocha to crisp, winter white.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
Peoplemag,
31 Jan. 2023
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Flaunt this fun, floral style, or opt for their best-selling classic black.—
Meg Donohue,
Town & Country,
31 Jan. 2023
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“Darkness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/darkness. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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