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as in darkened
being without light or without much light
finding anything in a pitch-black room is almost impossible
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Recent Examples of pitch-black
One thing is missing from Cardi's emo look, however, was the signature messy, pitch-black eyeliner, which was a mainstay for scene kids.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
Nemens’s absurd, mordant outlook keeps the story from resembling a soap opera, as does her pitch-black sense of humor.
—New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The latter, a pitch-black comedy called The Invite, sparked a three-day bidding war that ended with A24 acquiring the film, reportedly for upward of $10 million.
—Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 29 Jan. 2026
But despite affection for the pitch-black comedy in best picture and best actress (Stone), Plemons was ultimately overlooked.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
Nemens’s absurd, mordant outlook keeps the story from resembling a soap opera, as does her pitch-black sense of humor.
—New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The latter, a pitch-black comedy called The Invite, sparked a three-day bidding war that ended with A24 acquiring the film, reportedly for upward of $10 million.
—Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 29 Jan. 2026
But despite affection for the pitch-black comedy in best picture and best actress (Stone), Plemons was ultimately overlooked.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitch-black
Adjective
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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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Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui posted a video to X over the weekend, showing a dazzling view of auroras spreading like a tall blanket over the darkened Earth below.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Satellite imagery from Planet Labs, viewed by TWZ, showed black smoke covering most of the base, making a complete analysis of the damage impossible.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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Dozens of people accompanied the funeral procession, many carrying black umbrellas on a sunny day and with a band playing Mexican regional music known as banda.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Labrum presented a global outlook with block-print denim suits and dark wash denim coordinates embellished with oversized brooches and unconventional hardware.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Mar. 2026
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For best results, use a dark or espresso roast, use the smallest cup setting available and use the strongest brew setting.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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On school days, that meant waking up in pitch-dark and walking to the bus stop with a flashlight.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Feb. 2026
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Fittingly, the song’s thumping beat is heard twice, real loud, in Rosebush Pruning, Karim Aїnouz’s high-gloss, pitch-dark satire about an American family described by one of its scions as mediocre, vapid egotists, who will never have to work thanks to a large inheritance.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But the longer term fiscal picture is murkier.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Under the late afternoon clouds, the water appears murky, too dark to hold a reflection of the soot- and algae-stained warehouses on the pier.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Pitch-black.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitch-black. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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