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Adjective
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On Monday, the Royals felt the brunt of a lackluster 10-7 loss to the Atlanta Braves in a series opener at Kauffman Stadium.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 July 2025 -
But overall, there is no denying Mitchell has delivered a lackluster camp so far.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Its otherwise unassuming exterior hides a magnificent art collection as well as dim, plush interiors that look ripped from a David Lynch film.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Arrive early to give your eyes time to adjust to the dim twilight.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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In the early-dinner hours, before nightfall, white slashes of sunlight slip through cracks in the horizontal blinds and play through the dusky interior like a laser show.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
6 July 2025
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The wine selection highlights a broad curation of some of the region’s best wines, including from the Lagrein grape with its dusky dark fruit and full bodied structure.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Dec. 2022
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There are no glamorous furnishings — just a French window, its blackened panes suggesting the dark of night.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Oct. 2022
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“Unbright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbright. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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