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Recent Examples of inky
The inky shades that carried us through winter begin to feel out of place as longer days and softer light call for something brighter.
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Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Mammo is capable of making challenging music—his previous release, Ulmeyda (as 2501), is full of tangled constructions that creak like Alexander Calder mobiles in need of oiling, while Landmarks, released as Fabiano, is an ambient immersion into inky darkness.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
Buckley and Bale’s chemistry has no juice from the start, the characters too wrapped up in grotesque prosthetics and inky makeup and gender polemics to generate real heat between them.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Toga and Tolu Coker embraced dark, inky washes, allowing the architectural precision and craftsmanship of their denim pieces to take center stage.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
The inky color was the same Gothic hue of her hair.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
The exterior is inky black and sharply defined against the trees; step inside and everything softens to creamy whites, pale oak, and warm wood tones that make the whole space feel sun-washed and easy.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
But the best part is going to bed with the curtains open to watch the moon hover over the inky peaks and star-gaze from under the cozy covers.
—Grainne McBride, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Mammo is capable of making challenging music—his previous release, Ulmeyda (as 2501), is full of tangled constructions that creak like Alexander Calder mobiles in need of oiling, while Landmarks, released as Fabiano, is an ambient immersion into inky darkness.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
Buckley and Bale’s chemistry has no juice from the start, the characters too wrapped up in grotesque prosthetics and inky makeup and gender polemics to generate real heat between them.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Toga and Tolu Coker embraced dark, inky washes, allowing the architectural precision and craftsmanship of their denim pieces to take center stage.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
The inky color was the same Gothic hue of her hair.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
The exterior is inky black and sharply defined against the trees; step inside and everything softens to creamy whites, pale oak, and warm wood tones that make the whole space feel sun-washed and easy.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
But the best part is going to bed with the curtains open to watch the moon hover over the inky peaks and star-gaze from under the cozy covers.
—Grainne McBride, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inky
Adjective
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Estrada, framed at the register by detergents and a stack of the New York Times as dog-walkers and scene kids browse in the dusky afternoon, is an anthropologist of sorts.—
Jason LeCras,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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That’s why our testers—spanning a wide range of skin types, ages, and skin concerns—have spent months determining which products actually deliver on their fine-line-smoothing and dark-circle-erasing promises.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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The suspect has a dark complexion and was last seen wearing a black T-shirt and blue pants, cops said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Frail elderly women, swathed in headscarves and saris, worshipped while sitting on puddled pavement near corroded metal changing lockers plastered with ads for Glow & Lovely skin cream.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
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This length is easier to maintain and avoids the tripping hazards of puddled fabric while still looking polished.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Coming off the muddled, troubling end to the regular season, with two of their best wins, and their two worst losses within the last handful of games, the UConn men needed a play to start the healing process.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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Since then, the explanations that the president and his team have offered for the invasion have grown only more muddled.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And in spite of those popular posters of colorful doors on homes of Edwardian grandeur, Dublin was primarily a damp and dingy city of browns and greys.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2026
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Dark, Dingy, or Outdated Exterior Paint Colors Overly dark or dingy exterior paint colors tend to detract from the appearance of the home.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Well, this is where things get murky.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Jonathan Cute kept probing the murky realms between tourism and treachery.—
Adam Ciralsky,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Our photo shoot takes place in his vineyards, and Cucinelli makes the short drive there himself behind the wheel of a muddied silver Rolls-Royce.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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However, since last summer’s expensive overhaul of the playing squad, the waters have become muddied.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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As a single mother of three, Paul shares the highs and lows of her life with unfiltered candor.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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The 33-year-old Grammy-winning rapper, actress and entrepreneur is known for beauty transformations — from vibrant wigs and bold beauty to high-fashion moments on red carpets and runways — delivered with the same unfiltered honesty and humor that first propelled her rise.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Inky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inky. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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