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Recent Examples of blackish
More on the wolf making headlines While BEY03F is classified as a gray wolf, photos show her coat appears blackish-gray.
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Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
That’s because oak trees are also rich in naturally occurring tannins, which can cause stubborn brown or blackish stains.
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Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 May 2026
Meanwhile, 13 eateries received citations for health code violations including blackish mold-like growth in the facility, raw ducks improperly thawed and having a moth inside a container of rice.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
april 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Once cut or mashed, avocados will turn blackish-brown in the blink of an eye.
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Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
The dark blue or blackish center instantly looks like a pupil and adds just the right amount of contrast against the pale lychee.
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Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
Cottonmouths are often patterned and born with bright yellow tail tips to attract prey, but as the snakes age, the tail tips and discernible patterns usually fade to a dull blackish color.
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Owen Clarke,
Outside,
19 Sep. 2025
Among the 35 hues are trendy cool tones, conventional nudes, vibrant reds, and bold, creative colors like magenta and blackish-purple.
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Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Slugs also may leave behind blackish fecal droppings.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
That’s because oak trees are also rich in naturally occurring tannins, which can cause stubborn brown or blackish stains.
—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 May 2026
Meanwhile, 13 eateries received citations for health code violations including blackish mold-like growth in the facility, raw ducks improperly thawed and having a moth inside a container of rice.
—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
april 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Once cut or mashed, avocados will turn blackish-brown in the blink of an eye.
—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
The dark blue or blackish center instantly looks like a pupil and adds just the right amount of contrast against the pale lychee.
—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
Cottonmouths are often patterned and born with bright yellow tail tips to attract prey, but as the snakes age, the tail tips and discernible patterns usually fade to a dull blackish color.
—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
19 Sep. 2025
Among the 35 hues are trendy cool tones, conventional nudes, vibrant reds, and bold, creative colors like magenta and blackish-purple.
—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Slugs also may leave behind blackish fecal droppings.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blackish
Adjective
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In Randolph’s photo, Brisket could be seen lounging on a dusky pink velvet chair with a table in front of him set with a martini and a glass of red wine.
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Small dusky dolphins swarm the boat, riding its bow wave, while Hector’s dolphins, albatrosses, and humpback whales make cameos.
Adjective
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The exterior is inky black and sharply defined against the trees; step inside and everything softens to creamy whites, pale oak, and warm wood tones that make the whole space feel sun-washed and easy.
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Instead of powder blue, Saab recommends going bolder with a matte lapis or deep, inky navy blue.
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“Blackish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blackish. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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