Black Panther

noun

plural Black Panthers
: a member of a Black revolutionary organization that fought for racial equality and justice in the United States from 1966 to 1982

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Filming of the series, with Black Panther maestro Ryan Coogler serving as executive producer, started not long after. Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025 The Black Panther was created by Marvel Comics visionaries Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the prolific writer-artist duo responsible for the likes of Iron Man, the Hulk, the Avengers and the X-Men. Ekow Eshun july 11, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025 Senegal just ditched its plans for the singer’s multibillion-dollar smart city in the country, reminiscent of Marvel’s fictitious nation in its Black Panther franchise. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 July 2025 Thorne, who reprises her role as Riri Williams following her debut in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, opens up about her character’s journey as a young genius navigating power, purpose, and personal growth. Okla Jones, Essence, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Black Panther

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First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Black Panther was in 1965

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“Black Panther.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Black%20Panther. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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