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dusky

adjective

ˈdə-skē

Definition of dusky

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 Small dusky dolphins swarm the boat, riding its bow wave, while Hector’s dolphins, albatrosses, and humpback whales make cameos. — Steve Madgwick, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026 While conservationists have learned everything there is to know about dusky gopher frogs — including habitat management, breeding and larval development —the importance of rebuild its population extends far beyond one species. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 Pygmy rattlesnake Most adult dusky pygmy rattlesnakes are about 12 to 14 inches in length, according to the Florida Museum of Natural History. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 3 June 2026 Before then, shark researchers knew dusky sharks were scavengers because whale carcasses had been found in their stomachs. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dusky

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This trend has been pretty pervasive among designer bags recently, with shoppers buying new Prada and Chanel bags with darkened leather to give them a used look, or sourcing vintage Celine bags with obvious signs of wear.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 2 July 2026
She’s talked up her push to convert darkened streetlights, many of them stripped of their copper wire, to solar power.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026

Definition of darkened

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Skywatchers should find dark locations and look north, as the aurora's intensity also hinges on the solar wind's magnetic field orientation.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
And in a dark time for the world, a magnificent tournament helped make the world feel a little smaller.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of dark

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But the ethical waters are murky, and any such project should have high levels of public transparency and accountability, said Lisa Moses, a veterinarian and bioethicist at Harvard Medical School.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Now, though, that rather murky picture is growing a bit clearer.

— Evan Drellich, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of murky

Adjective

Police detained Schmidt twice during the altercation, originally placing him into the police vehicle after the officer shot his black Labrador, according to eyewitness Paul Bates.

— Gabe White, Arkansas Online, 21 July 2026
In the coming years, more buildings aim to match the Waldorf’s height, including Dolce & Gabbana’s first foray into luxury homes and hotel rooms with a monumental matte black and ivory tower capped with gold.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

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