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
Then again, with so much of the sun covered, perhaps the effect won't be to diminish the brightness of sunlight so much as to alter its quality: Scenery may appear strangely dusky and yellower than usual.
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Joe Rao, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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
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
Every year, during June and July, billions of these fish migrate up the coast, and in so doing, attract a plethora of spectacle-worthy predators, like dusky sharks and Bryde’s whales.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 14 Apr. 2025
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Joe Rao, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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
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
Every year, during June and July, billions of these fish migrate up the coast, and in so doing, attract a plethora of spectacle-worthy predators, like dusky sharks and Bryde’s whales.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dusky
Adjective
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Its reversible design features dark stripes on one side made of 92 percent wool, 4 percent polyester, and 4 percent cotton, and the opposite side is made from 100 percent cotton in the solid natural color.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
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The Republican president, on his 79th birthday, sat in a special viewing stand south of the White House to watch the display of American military might, which began early and moved swiftly as light rain fell and dark clouds shrouded the Washington Monument.—
LOLITA C. BALDOR,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Since President Donald Trump took office, at least half of the security council's staff have been laid off or left, and the future of BARDA is murky.—
Amy Maxmen,
ABC News,
6 June 2025
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But whether federal or state politicians could foil a Trump settlement is murky.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Travis Decker description Police described Travis Decker as a white man with black hair and brown eyes, standing 5'8'', and weighing 190 pounds.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Hudson’s Newport Beach TV Festival look follows a recent trend of celebrities putting their own respective spin on the little black dress.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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“Dusky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusky. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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