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
These and other prairie plants provide an ideal habitat for hundreds of pollinators and insect species including bunchgrass skippers and dreamy dusky wing butterflies.
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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
Romy is optimized, down to the subtle Botox shots that limit her expression and the high-femme power suits in dusky pink that register her as a compassionate girlboss.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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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
Romy is optimized, down to the subtle Botox shots that limit her expression and the high-femme power suits in dusky pink that register her as a compassionate girlboss.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dusky
Adjective
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This Georgia Rain style has a dark brown finish with distressing and burnishing for an antique appearance.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The bigger screen sizes each sit on two flat, narrow feet that are dark gray metal.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the picture of the future is still murky amid economic uncertainty.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Apr. 2025
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The two friends straight-lined it down the hill, crossing the freezing murky puddle.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This Trevisani has a bushy black mustache, an olive complexion, and a broad forehead.—
Domenico Starnone,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2025
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Minnelli sat in a throne on the main stage clad in classic black Halston and jewels, and took a trip down memory lane with host RuPaul.—
Lawrence Yee,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Dusky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusky. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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