EBONY Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

ebony

adjective

Definition of 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 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

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black

Adjective

In the 1980s, when Parisian fashion was all power shoulders and cinched waists, a group of Japanese designers arrived with black clothes, asymmetry, holes and new silhouettes.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
The inside of the ice machine had an accumulation of black and pink organic buildup.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

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