as in darkened
being without light or without much light
the darkling valleys of Transylvania, where tales of vampires have long existed
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Recent Examples of darkling
Its 19th-century spire lit up like a matchstick against the darkling sky, its tip cracking and plunging through the ceiling.
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Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for darkling
Adjective
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My challenge was to make the sequel scarier, and darker.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Prioritize sleep quality: Creating a consistent bedtime routine and keeping your bedroom cool and dark may help improve sleep.—
Stella Bard,
Health,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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The highlighting reticles for discoverables are thankfully forgiving — ideal for the murky depths that would otherwise hide them.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The questions, though, are a bit different this offseason, as Toronto’s optimal path forward is pretty murky, and any mistakes management makes in the next few weeks will only compound their issues.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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“Darkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/darkling. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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