black-a-vised

adjective

Definition of black-a-visednext
as in brown

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  1. brown
  2. olive
  3. dark
Adjective
  • With fresh prose and exquisite drawings set on brown and black paper backgrounds, Wifredo’s Jungle is a worthy read for art and history lovers of all ages.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The collection certainly taps into the trend for colored denim, offering offers sandy neutrals, frosted greys, soft pinks, marbled textures and vintage tints with brown and green tones.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of brown
Adjective
  • Turkish breakfast for two and olive-oil martinis are on the menu – not necessarily together, Roger Sterling – at a stylish, new restaurant in Berkeley.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Soaking tub, outdoor shower, patio, self check-in Instead of defaulting to the usual beachy whites, this one-bedroom apartment embraces shades of green—from olive walls to glossy teal tile—for a fresh take on island living.
    — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026
Definition of olive
Adjective
  • Their traditional decor centers around darker fabrics and pale wall coverings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Her doctor advised her to stop clinical hyperpigmentation treatments for her dark spots and uneven skin tone as some ingredients could be unsafe to use while trying to conceive or during pregnancy.
    — Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
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