ebony

as in black
having the color of soot or coal the ebony loudspeakers on their chrome stands look very sleek and modern

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Recent Examples of ebony California launched the ebony alert for missing black children in 2024 after authorizing legislation was passed the prior year. Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2025 The leopard part of the breed has to do with her Dalmatian-like ebony spots and lightly colored coat. Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025 Other significant details in the home include crown moldings, an original mahogany front door, decorative wall coverings and ebony hardwood floors throughout. Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025 The second is exclusive to Tom Ford, a Makassar ebony wood note that uses special technology to capture the essence of the tree without damaging it. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for ebony
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black
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  • No polymer binder is used with Lithium Forever, enabling over 90% of materials, including active substances from the anode and cathode, to be recovered without the costly and energy-intensive black mass process.
    James Morris, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
  • Beyond the reception area of the six-floor Art Deco building—a space decorated with a mustard leather sofa and walnut lounge chairs upholstered in black leather or blue velvet—is a spiral terrazzo staircase that guests can use to access the hotel’s suites.
    Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 July 2025

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“Ebony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ebony. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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