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
My room, tricked out in shades of mushroom, opened onto a hallway covered in its original wallpaper, depicting a sea battle complete with roiling water, boats full of pugnacious sailors, and, in the background, a dusky landscape of ancient ruins.
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Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2025
Constanze Becker, as Mrs. Peachum, displayed period-perfect style, her dusky voice dripping with disdain.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Then again, with so much of the sun covered, perhaps the effect won't be to diminish the brightness of sunlight so much as to alter its quality: Scenery may appear strangely dusky and yellower than usual.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2025
While the exact species involved in the recent shark attack near Hadera has not been officially confirmed, dusky sharks are commonly found in the area, experts say.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
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Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2025
Constanze Becker, as Mrs. Peachum, displayed period-perfect style, her dusky voice dripping with disdain.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Then again, with so much of the sun covered, perhaps the effect won't be to diminish the brightness of sunlight so much as to alter its quality: Scenery may appear strangely dusky and yellower than usual.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2025
While the exact species involved in the recent shark attack near Hadera has not been officially confirmed, dusky sharks are commonly found in the area, experts say.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dusky
Adjective
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Executive Chef Graham House and Chef de Cuisine Graham House of Luminosa in Asheville, NC, recommend using a whole roast chicken, both dark and white meat, but placing half of it in the food processor before hand shredding the remaining bits for texture.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
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
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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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And, in addition to versatile black or white, the range now includes 12 total color options, including vibrant red, blue, and hot pink.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2025
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Leavitt held up the note to reporters, which appeared to have been written by Trump using his signature black Sharpie.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
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“Dusky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusky. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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