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Synonyms

look black

Idioms  

  1. Appear threatening or unfavorable, as in The future looked black for Henry after he dropped out of school. This expression employs black in the sense of “boding ill,” a usage dating from about 1700. Also see under dirty look.

Example Sentences

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Mr. Flint was renowned for his manic stage energy and distinctive look: black eyeliner and hair spiked into two horns.

From Washington Post • Mar. 6, 2019

Don Stone, look black, the Washington Post reported.

From Fox News • Feb. 12, 2019

You’re doing a whole black look: black coat, black shirt black jeans.

From New York Times • Jan. 10, 2017

A few items made of hematite - an iron ore - can look black, but often have a reddish-brown coloring when scratched or worked.

From Washington Times • Jul. 3, 2016

The banks of fir trees below almost look black.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

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