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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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It’s a spice mix made of cumin, coriander, black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and turmeric.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The Cadillac passengers said Morgan was wearing a black T-shirt and was yelling something they could not hear.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

The men were wearing gray hoodies and black pants.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Victor Glover became the first black astronaut to reach deep space; Christina Koch the first woman; Jeremy Hansen the first Canadian.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“The pashofa’s not really veggie friendly, but that black bean burger is good, and I brought you some frybread to try on the side.”

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




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