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as in darkened
being without light or without much light
with its only light burned out, the closet was pitch-dark
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Recent Examples of pitch-dark
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.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
In the pitch-dark room, Heath remembers hearing the call to prayer in the morning.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Despite hundreds of Americans being fired or suspended by employers as a result, the pitch-dark humor that permeates our social media ecosystem was not to be suppressed.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2025
One of the officers, a special-forces commando who discussed the operation on condition of anonymity, recalls lying in the pitch-dark belly of a river barge alongside dozens of his comrades, all of them armed to the hilt, eyeing one another through night-vision goggles.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
But Byrne was also attuned to the script’s undercurrent of pitch-dark humor.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2025
In the pitch-dark room, the first-time mom touched Kaia's head to check for warmth, but the house was cool, and at 3 a.m., her mind jumped to the worst.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Sep. 2025
Berger based his claim on the fossils being found in narrow, pitch-dark chambers, far from natural entrances or evidence of animal activity.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
On a Saturday morning in July, my mom’s silhouette appears in the doorway of my pitch-dark childhood bedroom.
—Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2022
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
In the pitch-dark room, Heath remembers hearing the call to prayer in the morning.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Despite hundreds of Americans being fired or suspended by employers as a result, the pitch-dark humor that permeates our social media ecosystem was not to be suppressed.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2025
One of the officers, a special-forces commando who discussed the operation on condition of anonymity, recalls lying in the pitch-dark belly of a river barge alongside dozens of his comrades, all of them armed to the hilt, eyeing one another through night-vision goggles.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
But Byrne was also attuned to the script’s undercurrent of pitch-dark humor.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2025
In the pitch-dark room, the first-time mom touched Kaia's head to check for warmth, but the house was cool, and at 3 a.m., her mind jumped to the worst.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Sep. 2025
Berger based his claim on the fossils being found in narrow, pitch-dark chambers, far from natural entrances or evidence of animal activity.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
On a Saturday morning in July, my mom’s silhouette appears in the doorway of my pitch-dark childhood bedroom.
—Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitch-dark
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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These include shrimp ceviche, lobster bisque, black mussels, truffle fries and a Caesar salad.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Mother of the bride Thurman was photographed in a gauzy light blue dress, and Ethan Hawke was in a navy blue suit paired with a black button-down.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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At the center of the space will be a central bar wrapped in wood paneling and leather accents, topped with dark stone, according to the release.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
February 17,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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The shoes accompanied a silky black midi skirt, a simple gray sweater, a thick dark turquoise belt and a long furry gray coat worn off her shoulders.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But what about when your heart is pitch-black and your conscience is absent?—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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One thing is missing from Cardi's emo look, however, was the signature messy, pitch-black eyeliner, which was a mainstay for scene kids.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Legal experts say the offense is complicated and murky to prosecute.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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But residency requirements are murky.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Pitch-dark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitch-dark. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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