as in darkened
being without light or without much light
in the dusky depths of the dungeon
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Recent Examples of dusky
Arbore’s study looked at the dusky lory (Pseudeos fuscata), a parrot native to New Guinea with bands of feathers that may be colored yellow, orange, or red.
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Simon Griffith, JSTOR Daily, 5 Dec. 2024
The former features glimmering, creamy shades of pink, gold, and red, while the latter offers a mix of lilac, dusky pink, and silver hues.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
Associate test kitchen manager Inés Anguiano praised its delicate coffee flavor, while Shilpa complimented its dusky raisin note.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
As the sky grew dusky around 3 p.m. local time, two dragsters raced down the track.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
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Simon Griffith, JSTOR Daily, 5 Dec. 2024
The former features glimmering, creamy shades of pink, gold, and red, while the latter offers a mix of lilac, dusky pink, and silver hues.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
Associate test kitchen manager Inés Anguiano praised its delicate coffee flavor, while Shilpa complimented its dusky raisin note.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
As the sky grew dusky around 3 p.m. local time, two dragsters raced down the track.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dusky
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But doctors have begun to suspect that this year's flu season—the most severe in over 15 years—has taken a yet darker turn for children.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Feb. 2025
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Master of maturation Andrea Wilson adds her own tasting notes, describing baking spice, dark fruit, toffee, fragrant citrus, and floral notes on the palate, followed by a round, complex finish.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Depths are a murky environment with unique gameplay mechanics tied to darkness and light, so players better not skimp on lanterns and torches.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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Culture Ministry officials are also debating whether some statues with murky provenance could be fakes.—
Mike Ives,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Flames erupted around the rear landing gear, followed by a growing fire ball shrouded by a rising trail of black smoke, according to video from the scene.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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The carousel of photos shows the superstar wearing an oversized, double-breasted brown suit, worn with a darker brown shirt, camel-color platforms, a black clutch, and ombré sunglasses.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Dusky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusky. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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