as in darkened
being without light or without much light
in the dusky depths of the dungeon
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Recent Examples of dusky
The United States has its own bans (e.g., on dusky sharks) but effectiveness varies by gear type and enforcement.
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Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
These and other prairie plants provide an ideal habitat for hundreds of pollinators and insect species including bunchgrass skippers and dreamy dusky wing butterflies.
—Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
The color palette is rich but slightly off—dusky, earthy, almost clashing in places.
—Michael Boodro, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
Rose turns in a slightly more traditional-leaning country ballad than she is often known for, but one that still rings with her distinct, dusky, conversational vocal style and polished, understated instrumentation.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025
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Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
These and other prairie plants provide an ideal habitat for hundreds of pollinators and insect species including bunchgrass skippers and dreamy dusky wing butterflies.
—Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
The color palette is rich but slightly off—dusky, earthy, almost clashing in places.
—Michael Boodro, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
Rose turns in a slightly more traditional-leaning country ballad than she is often known for, but one that still rings with her distinct, dusky, conversational vocal style and polished, understated instrumentation.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dusky
Adjective
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Large amounts of larvae were in dark crevices inside the homes, including under appliances or furniture.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
10 May 2025
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Where to watch: Max 'Another Simple Favor' In Paul Feig's dark comedy mystery sequel, crime-solving mommy vlogger Stephanie (Anna Kendrick) is shocked when fresh-out-of-jail frenemy Emily (Blake Lively) invites her to be maid of honor at her wedding in Capri.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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Its origins are as murky as the exact proportions of the recipe.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
14 May 2025
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Instead, the injury made his situation murky at best.—
Adam Jahns,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Both sizes are available in all black, and the large 45mm model also comes in silver with a white band, while the smaller 41mm Venu 3S gives you the choice of four additional color combinations: soft gold with an ivory, french gray, or dust rose band, or silver with a sage gray band.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2025
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The red, blue, and black colors are like Spider-Man’s suit directly on a water bottle.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
14 May 2025
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“Dusky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusky. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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