EBONY Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

ebony

adjective

Definition of ebony next

as in black

having the color of soot or coal the ebony loudspeakers on their chrome stands look very sleek and modern

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Recent Examples of ebony The kitchen, connected to the dining room via a butler’s pantry, features ebony cabinetry and integrated appliances. —

Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026 The high-end products are in sync with the barber shop’s old-school aesthetic, combining columns, capitals and green marble with opulent mosaic flooring, black ebony walls, coffered ceilings and metopes crafted by Venetian glassmakers. —

Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026 Jenner's ebony mane was done in tousled waves. —

Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026 This time in an ebony wig and black and silver pants ensemble, Cher, a pair of effervescent dancers and a trio of background singers plowed through the song as fake snow fell from the rafters. —

Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ebony

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black

Adjective

For the dinner, which doubled as a celebration of his sixth consecutive return to the Wimbledon tournament, as well as the campaign launch, the Italian tennis player opted for a more casual look in black.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
She was last seen wearing an orange/brown sweater and gray sweatpants and carrying a pink/black duffle bag.

— Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026