onyx
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But his intimidating onyx armor obscures all that, much in the way Darth Vader’s helmet and cloak overcompensate for his shriveled form.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
But its soaring atriums decorated with onyx and green marble could hardly be better calculated to induce jealousy in Trump, who frequently raves about the opulent dwellings of other foreign leaders.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
But greater impact, we see, was made by the German pavilion designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich using Roman travertine, green marble, onyx and glass, ushering in architecture’s International Style.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 14, 2026
Many of the lavish amenities sit on the terrace level of the home, which holds a backlit onyx bar and a full second kitchen.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2025
Relief washed over him, but it was dampened almost immediately when he noticed his family’s onyx ring on a chain around her neck.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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