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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
Written by Marlowe, Kendell Marvel and Phil O’Donnell, this somber track is one of several that are laser-focused on exploring the nuances of emotional crisis on Marlowe’s upcoming EP, Sad Songs for the Soul, out Feb. 21.
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025
Despite casting veteran comedians Dayo Wong and Michael Hui in the leads here, The Last Dance is a notably more somber affair all round, though not without its moments of levity.
—James Marsh, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
The event was held at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
Hillary followed the tradition of wearing somber outfits for funerals in a black suit.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
The mood was somber in South Korea after Sunday’s Jeju Air flight crash at Muan, which killed 179 people.
—Astha Rajvanshi, NBC News, 1 Jan. 2025
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025
Despite casting veteran comedians Dayo Wong and Michael Hui in the leads here, The Last Dance is a notably more somber affair all round, though not without its moments of levity.
—James Marsh, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
The event was held at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
Hillary followed the tradition of wearing somber outfits for funerals in a black suit.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
The mood was somber in South Korea after Sunday’s Jeju Air flight crash at Muan, which killed 179 people.
—Astha Rajvanshi, NBC News, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for somber
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Standing in front of the CIA Memorial Wall—the agency’s most important and solemn location—Trump offered remarks that resembled a campaign event, rambling from one random topic to another, including how big the crowds were at his inauguration.—
Peter Schroeder,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Jan. 2025
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Seated beside the President-elect, who donned a dark suit and royal blue tie, Melania Trump appeared noticeably solemn.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
9 Jan. 2025
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Yu Ting Yuan, the hotel's flagship restaurant, offers diners a contrasting tenor with its dark, brooding interior splashed with gold and blood red, fresh flower sprays of pussywillow, orchids, and amaryllis, and soaring ceilings.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Six students from Livingstone, clad in dark blue and black, lifted a weighted rope.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2025
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Last Friday, a sullen Antonio Conte appeared in a funereal black hoodie for his weekly press conference.—
James Horncastle,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Jon Stewart says Vice President Harris overseeing President-elect Trump’s electoral victory as a tally of states was read on the House floor Monday had a funereal feeling to it.—
Judy Kurtz,
The Hill,
7 Jan. 2025
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This six-episode Netflix series is taking on the murky world of health influencer culture—and what happened when a certain real-life influencer’s brand was built on a lie.—
Charley Ross,
Glamour,
15 Jan. 2025
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As with most origin stories of football clubs that are a century and a half old, the truth of how Nottingham Forest came into being is slightly murky.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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But for now, Bannon is a fairly lonely voice shouting against AI velocity.—
Axios,
Axios,
18 Jan. 2025
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Some suggested ways to make the dog feel less lonely when Lauren isn't home, such as leaving the TV on.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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January 26, 2025: Once again, the Bills lose their playoff game against the Chiefs, sparking a bunch of sad Josh Allen edits on TikTok.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2025
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In a sad irony, her grieving family strives to live by Maggie’s words and channel her spirit.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Somber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somber. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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