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 dusky tetraka, a bird that had been rediscovered on another expedition in December 2022, was also not located in Makira.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
And the dusky tetraka, a bird rediscovered on another expedition in December 2022, was not located in Makira, according to the release.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
The dusky tetraka, a bird rediscovered on another expedition in December 2022, was not located in Makira, according to the release.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
He was dressed in a white shirt, dusky-blue suit trousers, and a blue tie knotted, with two crisp dimples, into a four-in-hand.
—Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
And the dusky tetraka, a bird rediscovered on another expedition in December 2022, was not located in Makira, according to the release.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
The dusky tetraka, a bird rediscovered on another expedition in December 2022, was not located in Makira, according to the release.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
He was dressed in a white shirt, dusky-blue suit trousers, and a blue tie knotted, with two crisp dimples, into a four-in-hand.
—Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dusky
Adjective
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In the darkened foyer, Ember contemplated this unassuming bit of paper, momentarily paralyzed by a mixture of dread and excitement stirred together, an overpowering sensation that oozed from the crown of her head, down the length of her body, then hardened, like a soft golden resin becoming solid.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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As scientists often find darkened teeth in ancient burials, other factors can contribute to a black appearance, notably the chewing of betel leaves.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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Set dark green pieces aside separately.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to its high altitude and exceptionally dark skies, this location offers stunning views of the Milky Way and countless stars.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The prospects for Washington-Tehran peace talks remained murky, amplifying questions over oil and gas supplies worldwide.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Sheinbaum said the federal government is still investigating a potential violation of national security laws in the still-murky incident.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Jackie Tohn looks elegant in a white button-down top and black flowing skirt at the Venice Family Clinic HEART Gala in Culver City, California, on April 18.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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In Islam, a man is not allowed to touch a woman, so three women then came towards me dressed in black.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Dusky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusky. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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