Black Panther

noun

plural Black Panthers
: a member of a Black revolutionary organization that fought for racial equality and justice in the United States from 1966 to 1982

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Coogler originally wanted Williams to play a role in Black Panther, but Williams was at work co-directing a science fiction musical, Neptune Frost which premiered at Cannes. Nia Shumake, Essence, 15 May 2025 There’s a difference between [Riri] and maybe a Captain America or a Black Panther, where a mantle is being passed. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 15 May 2025 The Hobbit and Black Panther star Freeman is in post on multiple movies, including fantasy project Momo. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 May 2025 The new spot shows of Riri Williams, architect of a new, Stark-like suit in the wake of his death, though with seemingly no connection to the man, nor did their stories overlap when the character first introduced in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, as a disjointed part of that film. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for Black Panther

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First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Black Panther was in 1965

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“Black Panther.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Black%20Panther. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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