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
  • The activist also went full glam on her flight, looking radiant in bronzy makeup, complete with dark eyeliner, fluttery eyelashes, fluffy eyebrows, luminous skin, and glossy lips.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
  • More dark, romantic beauty inspiration.
    Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Sánchez Arévalo has framed the film as a deliberate genre blend — thriller, drama, black comedy and Western — emphasizing that its resistance to easy labelling was central to the appeal.
    Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
  • The black outline at the neckline of the dress was contrasted by a soft, creamy color on the remaining fabric.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 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 15 Feb. 2026.

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