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
Oak parquet floors, dusky marble, and custom millwork replace the industrial edge below with something more restrained—still minimal, but warmer and unmistakably domestic.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026
The dusky tetraka, a bird that had been rediscovered on another expedition in December 2022, was also not located in Makira.
—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
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026
The dusky tetraka, a bird that had been rediscovered on another expedition in December 2022, was also not located in Makira.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dusky
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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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The rooms In darker hues with lots of hardwood and colorful fabrics, the rooms here don’t fall into your standard contemporary look.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Forty-four of the 89 counties along Route 66 were sundown towns, communities where it was encouraged for Black people to leave before dark — or else.—
Jasmine Desiree,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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But first, the imager will scout the asteroid’s immediate neighborhood to check for any moonlets that could pose hazards to the spacecraft or offer clues to the space rock’s murky past.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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Details of their final days remain murky.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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In between, there are even taller art sculptures in red, green, or black colors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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There are black mold deposits in the water, in the drinking water.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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“Dusky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusky. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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