ebony

Example Sentences

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Christie's had dubbed the box, decorated with ebony, as "the most important scientific instrument ever offered at auction" and it had been expected to fetch 2-3 million euros.

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

The county’s most common variety is the California ebony tarantula, or Aphonopelma eutylenum, which can range from light beige to their namesake color.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2025

Far, far away in the vastness of deep space, an ebony spaceship awaits.

From New York Times • Feb. 21, 2024

For the color palette, ivory faded into a fleeting mint; a faded rose contrasted with bright flamingo, followed by Zegna mainstays ebony and khaki.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 19, 2023

Beautiful Negro girls: short and tall, slender and big-boned, smooth skin, sun-kissed mahogany, ebony, or creamy caramel.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz