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
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.
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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
The United States has its own bans (e.g., on dusky sharks) but effectiveness varies by gear type and enforcement.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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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
The United States has its own bans (e.g., on dusky sharks) but effectiveness varies by gear type and enforcement.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dusky
Adjective
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He was last seen wearing a light shirt and dark shorts.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Both were crucial mental health resources during that dark time, and both found a wider embrace online for their niche comic sensibilities.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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There is no evidence that Ms. Harris paid for the endorsements, although details on celebrity engagements can be somewhat murky.—
Theodore Schleifer,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Even as the temporary agreement between the U.S. and China has lifted sentiment this week, some major U.S. companies are issuing warnings about rising costs and a murky macroeconomic outlook.—
Pia Singh,Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
15 May 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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Decker is described as 5 feet, 8 inches, tall and 190 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.—
Sarah Lynch Baldwin,
CBS News,
6 June 2025
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“Dusky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusky. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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