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
The bulbs give off a warm, moderately bright light to create a nice ambiance for your dusky dinners, aperitivos al fresco, and summertime gatherings.
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2024
Blackberry preserves and poppy seeds give these cookies their dusky good looks.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2024
In May 2023, the scientists reported in the study, there were two sightings of orcas hunting dusky dolphins.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 26 Sep. 2024
Home to over 200 species of birds, guests can uncover a world of flora and fauna just steps away from their room and spot native species, such as talkative Oriental pied hornbills and endearing dusky leaf monkeys (sometimes, in the right season, with adorable babies in tow).
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2024
Blackberry preserves and poppy seeds give these cookies their dusky good looks.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2024
In May 2023, the scientists reported in the study, there were two sightings of orcas hunting dusky dolphins.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 26 Sep. 2024
Home to over 200 species of birds, guests can uncover a world of flora and fauna just steps away from their room and spot native species, such as talkative Oriental pied hornbills and endearing dusky leaf monkeys (sometimes, in the right season, with adorable babies in tow).
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dusky
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The user posted the images and videos, including an image of a light in the sky, and several videos that appear to be shot from a plane cabin, but are very dark.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The best places to watch are dark sky parks Michigan is home to six dark sky state parks, three international dark sky parks and an international dark sky sanctuary.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
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But the dog domestication saga gets even murkier in the context of the peopling of the Americas, which might have occurred sometime between 27,000 and 16,000 years ago.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
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Yet the science surrounding the Pet Effect is murky, at best.Jessica Pierce, TIME, 15 Dec. 2024
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Hang out at the famous black sand beach or meander the six miles of trails through ancient sites and pictographs.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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He is described as 5-foot-9, about 155 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.Bay City News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Dusky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusky. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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