as in black
a time or place of little or no light
strange nocturnal noises emanated from the forbidding blackness of the forest
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Recent Examples of blackness
But the town’s blackness isn’t just about coal—or, for that matter, about the police abuse Shinhye suffers there.
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Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
When D’Silva signaled to turn off the flashlights and thrash our arms around, the blackness transformed into a beautiful cloud of luminous phosphorescence.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2025
Tendrils of a very different blackness slithered over him.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 24 July 2025
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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Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
When D’Silva signaled to turn off the flashlights and thrash our arms around, the blackness transformed into a beautiful cloud of luminous phosphorescence.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2025
Tendrils of a very different blackness slithered over him.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 24 July 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blackness
Noun
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Finished in a warm walnut, rich black, or light honey tone, the timeless piece plays nicely with a number of decor styles from modern to minimalistic.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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Students waved pompoms also in the school’s signature black and red as Wilson jumped for joy.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Boaters can also camp on their boats, which is the perfect opportunity to stargaze after dark.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Inevitable, then, is the choice between light and dark, which is essential to connote the personality of the lipstick.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If dogs are our servants, cats are our shadows.—
Rebecca van Laer
September 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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The shadows will make things difficult, as could the wind.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There’s some darkness in Jay Kelly, but the film feels incredibly joyous.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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The room is just 10 square feet with just a tiny vent for daylight, but when night falls, it is consumed by complete darkness.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami honored Sergio Busquets’ legendary career on Saturday night with a lopsided victory and postgame ceremony, but their Supporters’ Shield hopes simultaneously slipped away.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Florida, meanwhile, had an offensive explosion with 457 yards on a night when quarterback DJ Lagway and receiver Dallas Wilson — making his college debut after a foot injury sidelined the freshman prior to Saturday — showed off the upside the Gators have been waiting for.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To reduce the risk of mosquito bites and West Nile virus, health officials recommend using insect repellent and wearing long sleeves and long pants when outdoors, especially during peak mosquito activity at dawn and dusk.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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As dusk fell, small frogs were found near the mouths of caves as water flowed from their rocky openings, researchers said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, during winter, staff are mostly in darkness and experience only an hour or two of twilight each day.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Sep. 2025
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The mall fills up with crappy weed shops and keychain hawkers; underfunding means the maintenance slips; eventually, maybe, there’s a bankruptcy, followed by a long twilight as an eyesore.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
24 Sep. 2025
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September was supposed to be all doom and gloom.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, job growth hasn’t been as robust as other indicators have been, casting gloom over the housing market.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Blackness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blackness. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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