darks

plural of dark
as in nights
the time from sunset to sunrise when there is no visible sunlight we were going to wait until dark to go trick-or-treating

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Recent Examples of darks Basically, darks need to match parameters such as exposure time, gain and resolution, yet the Mini already knows the settings for the imaging session and can determine that the library of darks in the app don't match what's required. — New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026 Experts say to avoid washing darks with linty fabrics, overdoing the detergent and using the heavy-duty wash cycle, among other tips. — Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026 How To Separate Laundry Sort by Color Separate your laundry into whites, lights, and darks. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 Velvet and saturated darks add a serious tone to Western denim. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026 Say goodbye to the days of schlepping your lights and darks in an oversized Ikea tote. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026 Sort your laundry — but not by color The once cardinal rule of separating darks from whites before washing them has flown the coop. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026 Separate whites and darks to keep colors true. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026 To keep each of your loads in top shape, the laundry pro recommends proper sorting (keeping whites and lights in one pile and darks and colors in another) to avoid dye transfer. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
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nights
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  • The food is healthy, fresh, and inventive enough to persuade you to dine in for at least a couple of nights, in spite of Ubud’s strong and growing food scene.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • In one story, a little boy discovers a magical garden that appears only on the darkest nights; in another, two sisters use the moon as a boat and sail into the sky.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

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“Darks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/darks. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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