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onyx

[on-iks] / ˈɒn ɪks /


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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

The property was “designed for luxurious living and unforgettable entertaining” thanks to its “soaring ceilings, intricate ironwork, natural stone accents, and dramatic statement features like a floor-to-ceiling backlit onyx fireplace,” according to the listing.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2025

It was a black onyx clock with a gold face but on top of it was the real beauty.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck




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