darkness
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
A purple light shines in the darkness like a seam across the void, a faint glow that promises dawn.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Cuba has been suffering severe economic tumult led by an energy shortage that plunged 65 percent of the country into darkness on Tuesday.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Residents have already described seeing a "military operation" of about 30 lorries delivering fencing, hardcore and septic tanks to the site while under the cover of darkness.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
He has fond memories of taking the Madrid Metro with his siblings and of the excitement and slight fear he felt as he watched the train lights emerge from darkness.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
The clamour of the ice river died down as he crawled into the darkness.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
![]()