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Recent Examples of raven
Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Her look, a raven black wig, curtained by a part, marked her potential end to the summer blonde look.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Oct. 2024
Although Cabello spent the summer rocking blond tresses, her hair was a raven black hue.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Sep. 2024
The ultra-fine rice starch formula doesn’t leave a visible residue, making this a top contender for brunette, raven, and auburn-haired beauties.
—Maria Conti, Southern Living, 26 July 2024
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Adjective
The little deer struggles to find food as winter approaches, and her raven friend refuses to share its bounty.
—Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Her look, a raven black wig, curtained by a part, marked her potential end to the summer blonde look.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Oct. 2024
Although Cabello spent the summer rocking blond tresses, her hair was a raven black hue.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Sep. 2024
The ultra-fine rice starch formula doesn’t leave a visible residue, making this a top contender for brunette, raven, and auburn-haired beauties.
—Maria Conti, Southern Living, 26 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raven
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
Verb
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The main difference is that Anderson probably devours a more refined preparation of squab.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
7 June 2025
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Why Amazon Books Editors loved it: Both a nostalgic and fresh read, the team devoured the prequel.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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There’s no question these ebony felines are both mysterious and beautiful.—
Tribune News Reports,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2025
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There are three luxury suites, all of which have mosaic floors, ebony walls, paneled ceilings and metopes crafted by Venetian glassmakers.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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If the Steakhouse’s menu winds up similar to the Reserve’s, locals accustomed to wolfing chili burgers at Star Country Cafe will need to dust off their wallets.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2025
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There’s a complete lack of self-consciousness in Mother’s wolfing down handfuls of meatloaf or playfully woofing at strangers in public, and that’s matched by what Adams is doing to bring this woman to life.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Recently, a Tempe, Arizona teenager, Renna Kay O'Rourke, engaged in a dangerous trend known as dusting—or inhaling chemicals from an aerosol duster or keyboard cleaner.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
12 June 2025
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Whether in the hotel’s peaceful garden or a dedicated yoga room, guests can inhale crisp mountain air, soak in the alpine sun and reconnect with mind and body.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Verb
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That's why Trader Joe's shoppers keep coming back to these cakes (and sometimes gulp them down in the car).—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
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The young woman gulps it down, not realizing it is laced with a sedative.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
Verb
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The space was chic, but didn’t take itself so seriously that having fun would be scoffed at.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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Front offices would scoff, knowing nine could blow up a pitch count.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2025
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“Raven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raven. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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