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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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For instance, the report highlights warming temperatures have pushed black legged ticks, a primary carrier of Lyme disease, northward.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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But the obvious calculation behind this move illustrated the desperation of so many anonymous black showbiz performers (such as those who were paid to promote the Kamala Harris campaign) who eagerly demonstrate an unshakeable loyalty to the post-FDR legacy of Democratic Party devotion.—
Armond White,
National Review,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Anya Taylor-Joy, imperiously slender and with devouring eyes, has a porcelain haughtiness that doesn’t quite work as Emma Woodhouse — at least not for me.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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When the eggs hatch, the young devour the still-living roaches.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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In the study, meanwhile, dark-hued walls and ebony wood are accented by abstract, colorful art.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 May 2025
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Dating back roughly 1,500 years, the artifacts are carved from rare ebony wood that originated in India or Sri Lanka.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Ardy's Concession at the Philippine Cultural Center 4141 S. East St., opened Jan. 12 Those who have wolfed down an Ardy's kabob at the Indianapolis 500 will recognize the fare at the Philippine Cultural Community Center's newest restaurant.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Dining at a popular Ocean Beach eatery, The Old Townhouse Restaurant, MacPherson wolfed down three eggs, two pancakes and two strips of bacon.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2025
Verb
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The nervous systems of animals that swallowed or inhaled other hydraulic fluids were affected immediately with tremors, diarrhea, sweating, breathing difficulty, and sometimes several weeks later with weakness of the limbs, or paralysis.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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These poisons can vaporize on hot days and be inhaled, absorbed through the skin, or even swallowed by children playing on synthetic fields.—
Dr. Philip J. Landrigan,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Mindful Coffee Or Tea Break Instead of gulping your drink while answering emails, try this: Hold the cup, feel its warmth, smell the aroma and enjoy the first sip.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Read More: When to Go to the Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care Keeping your head above water can help reduce the likelihood of gulping down germs.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
23 May 2025
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Medical experts scoffed — and warned the steaming, like some of Goop’s other alternative-health recommendations, could be dangerous.—
Liz McNeil,
People.com,
16 July 2025
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When a reporter asked Texas Governor Greg Abbott who is to blame for the deaths of more than 100 people in this month’s catastrophic Guadalupe River flooding, Abbott scoffed.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2025
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“Raven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raven. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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