Definition of swartnext
as in dark
not having a pale complexion in bodice rippers the hero is often a swart man of passion and mystery

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Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • These include shrimp ceviche, lobster bisque, black mussels, truffle fries and a Caesar salad.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
  • 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
  • Elements of her can be found on Lioness in Zoe Saldaña’s Joe McNamara, a CIA operative trying to save the world from the swarthy — terrorists in Season One, Mexican cartels in Season Two — while raising two girls.
    Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Jett Rink was a really malevolent varmint, and kind of swarthy and dark.
    Jeff Conway, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Swart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swart. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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