ebony

Definition of ebonynext
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 With an ebony handle and gorgeous decorative hammer marks, the Kazan Arare gyuto is a piece anyone would proudly display in their home. Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026 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 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
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  • Another iteration with a white upper and midsole features blue gradient overlays and matching Air Max units, while the third opts for all-black.
    Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Elmhurst Police Department The suspect was last seen fleeing the scene riding a black Segway-brand electric scooter with a headlight on, riding west on Vallette Street from York Street.
    Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Ebony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ebony. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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