as in dark
not having a pale complexion in bodice rippers the hero is often a swart man of passion and mystery

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Adjective
  • The Hughes Fire broke out in the late morning and within hours charred more than 15 square miles of trees and brush, sending up plumes of dark smoke near Lake Castaic, a popular recreation area about 40 miles from the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires that are burning for a third week.
    Marcio Jose Sanchez, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The popular hangout also specializes in dark lagers and hoppy IPAs.
    Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Officers searched the vehicles and found: black Nike nylon gloves, a black ski mask and three large Amazon freight tote bags and black t-shirts.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Proenza Schouler black mesh bag; proenza​schouler​.com.
    Daniel Arnold, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Jett Rink was a really malevolent varmint, and kind of swarthy and dark.
    Jeff Conway, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
  • In Itzik, a swarthy Mizrahi falafel-store owner grabs a blond Russian waitress and tries to kiss her.
    Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2024
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“Swart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swart. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.

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