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ebony

[eb-uh-nee] / ˈɛb ə ni /
ADJECTIVE
black
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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In an August 1978 essay for Ebony, he observed that if the rising generation of black youth hoped to “close the gap and catch up” in income and education, their priority should be discipline:

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Ebony London, 37, found her mom friends through a Houston Facebook group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Surely, you won’t be surprised to know that everything works out for Ebony, too.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2025

Noriega said that Lozano’s attorney, Ebony Espinoza, was always convinced Lozano would get his green card.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2025

I flip through the latest issue of Ebony magazine, looking for a hairstyle.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson




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