ebony

Definition of ebonynext
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 With an ebony handle and gorgeous decorative hammer marks, the Kazan Arare gyuto is a piece anyone would proudly display in their home. — Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026 The kitchen, connected to the dining room via a butler’s pantry, features ebony cabinetry and integrated appliances. — Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026 Jenner's ebony mane was done in tousled waves. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026 This time in an ebony wig and black and silver pants ensemble, Cher, a pair of effervescent dancers and a trio of background singers plowed through the song as fake snow fell from the rafters. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ebony
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ebony
black
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  • Nowhere was that fact clearer than after each concert in the casino where rivers of black Metallica T-shirts flooded the pit.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The Associated Press BACKA TOPOLA, Serbia -- Ireland players again wore black armbands and bowed their heads during the Israeli national anthem before the teams’ second Nations League soccer match on Sunday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026

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“Ebony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ebony. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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