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black

[blak] / blæk /
ADJECTIVE
lacking hue and brightness; light-absorbing.
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ADJECTIVE
enveloped in darkness
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A huge cloud of thick black smoke was seen billowing from the site, with crews from Grays, Basildon and Orsett bringing the fire under control by 21:00.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

L.A.’s games became the first to end up in the black.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Hermès leather goods were on display, including on Keyla, who wore a vintage black skirt with zippers running up the front and back and a suede top.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Against a somber, black background, the sitter comes vividly alive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Another station had a big earthen firepit with charred metal grating and black cast-iron pots.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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