- comparative of dark.
darker
Example Sentences
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Your instinct might be to hide those darker feelings from your niece, but be open.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026
As we headed down the hill to the school, I was thinking about how these relationships have been built at a time when the broader narrative of immigration and international relations is much darker.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026
Bright snow and ice reflect much of the sun's heat back into space, but as they melt they reveal darker, heat-absorbing surfaces such as land and the ocean.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
Our recent study combined a review of past research with some new analyses to examine how different kinds of fish do in darker water.
From Science Daily • Jun. 21, 2026
Then I use my 4B pencil to create darker tones, increasing the contrast.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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