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or sombre
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as in darkened
being without light or without much light
the prison's somber interrogation room has the desired effect of striking fear and despair into the prisoner
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as in solemn
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
the somber occasion of a dear friend's funeral
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Recent Examples of somber
The somber video stars Jenna Ortega, who passes time by soaring to new heights with the musician on amusement park rides, rocking in the seats of a Ferris wheel with a quiet sense of disconnection.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2025
Alexa PenaVega paid tribute to her stillborn daughter, Indy, with a somber photo shared one year after her death.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
First, McIlroy’s red 13 came off the nearby manual leaderboard and was replaced by a somber 11.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The mood soon turns somber as Lisa informs him that someone has vandalized his van.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 14 Mar. 2025
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2025
Alexa PenaVega paid tribute to her stillborn daughter, Indy, with a somber photo shared one year after her death.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
First, McIlroy’s red 13 came off the nearby manual leaderboard and was replaced by a somber 11.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The mood soon turns somber as Lisa informs him that someone has vandalized his van.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for somber
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President Trump Makes His Entrance At Pope Francis' Funeral By Emma Marsden Freelance News Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 7 Pope Francis' funeral took place in a solemn ceremony at the Vatican on Saturday, drawing hundreds of thousands of mourners from around the world.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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The solemn ceremony will draw world leaders from around the globe.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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This Georgia Rain style has a dark brown finish with distressing and burnishing for an antique appearance.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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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
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The former president was seen taking a photo with another mourner; his wife, like first lady Melania Trump — in attendance with President Trump — wore a funereal veil.—
Adam Carlson,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The cover art — Elton in a funereal formal suit, posed on the Long Walk leading to Windsor Castle — was a not particularly subtle sign that unlike in the manic decade before, Elton was now making more of his own choices.—
Shana Naomi Krochmal,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
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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
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Community service for an increasingly lonely, isolated society?—
Nate Rogers,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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According to recent Gallup data, approximately 20% of U.S. adults report feeling lonely every day.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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Though the courts have not invariably ruled against Trump, the Administration’s record so far is, to use one of the President’s favorite words, sad.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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The sad story of Alex Verdugo was one of the most puzzling dramas of the MLB offseason.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Somber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somber. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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