Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for black-a-vised
Adjective
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Sloane, who was dressed elegantly in a brown sheath, carried a little purple flower in a plastic cone proffered by Leo, who wore tuxedo pants and kept a restraining-order distance.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026 -
Steak and kidney pie with a flaky crust that envelops chunks of steak and mineral-bright nuggets of liver in a deep brown gravy.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Surrounded by ancient olive groves near the coast, Masseria Torre Maizza is one of the most beautiful luxury stays in Puglia—and just about 40 minutes south of Bari.—
Megan Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
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As well a wine list with plenty of Cretan and Grecian options, refreshing cocktails and mocktails capture the flavors of the mountain slopes, think tea, mint and lemongrass, with olive sugar and soda, or Tsikoudia (raki) infused with pineapple tea and spices.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But what exactly happens to these baby stars next isn't always clear (literally) because they are buried deep within clouds of dark, dusty gas that obscure them.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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All the bedrooms can be found upstairs, including one that’s currently being used as an office and a primary suite flaunting dual dressing rooms and baths, plus a sauna clad in dark gray stone.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Black-a-vised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/black-a-vised. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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