as in darkened
being without light or without much light
the strange creatures that lurk in the rayless depths of the sea
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Adjective
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Infused with glutathione, vitamin C, and niacinamide, they’re formulated to brighten hyperpigmentation and dark spots, all while improving uneven skin tone and reviving dull skin.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2025 -
Shows this dark need moments of beauty, and this episode provided those in spades.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the picture of the future is still murky amid economic uncertainty.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Apr. 2025
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The two friends straight-lined it down the hill, crossing the freezing murky puddle.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This Trevisani has a bushy black mustache, an olive complexion, and a broad forehead.—
Domenico Starnone,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2025
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Minnelli sat in a throne on the main stage clad in classic black Halston and jewels, and took a trip down memory lane with host RuPaul.—
Lawrence Yee,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While the exact species involved in the recent shark attack near Hadera has not been officially confirmed, dusky sharks are commonly found in the area, experts say.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Cone Denim has layered in an earthy palette of overdyed denim colors and dusky casted hues with shades such as chocolate brown, burgundy, tan and maple.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Rayless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rayless. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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