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adjective

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as in black
having the color of soot or coal a beautiful sable cat

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noun

as in ermine

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Recent Examples of sable
Adjective
This means that sable are often in competition with farmers. — Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 11 July 2024 Made from toasted, housemade bialys and translucent slivers of wild Alaskan smoked sable, the sandwich is rounded out with scallion cream cheese for plushness, and sliced tomato for a touch of juicy sweetness. — New York Times, 18 June 2024
Noun
Natural bristles are sourced from animal fur (squirrels, sables, goats, etc.), which can be difficult to acquire and more labor-intensive — thus, the higher price tag. — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 13 July 2023 The brush, of sable, which immediately conjures up some semi-mythical creature of the Russian forests. — The Economist, 22 Apr. 2020 See All Example Sentences for sable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sable
  1. black
  2. ermine
  3. ebony
  4. mink
  5. otter
  6. beaver
  7. rabbit
  8. marten
Adjective
  • The Glasses’ collection features three color stories, neutral tones inspired by the siblings’ homeland; the red and black hues recalling Navajo dyeing techniques, and indigo.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Opt for the classic walnut or this contemporary black hue.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of black
Noun
  • Others, meanwhile, took notice of the speedy critter’s unique shape and coloring, and correctly identified it as an ermine.
    — Bailey Richards, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Its name is said to come from the idea that the frosting is as silky as an ermine's white fur.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of ermine
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of ebony
Noun
  • Adding social services, mental health services and job training would go a long way toward helping far more people than banning mink coats.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Out stepped the Queen of Soul in a full-length mink coat.
    — David Browne, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of mink
Noun
  • Smaller animals, like these otters, use the crossings, too.
    — Catrin Einhorn, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2025
  • The Fisher-Price soothe ‘n snuggle otter doubles as a soft, snuggly toy and a sound machine.
    — Christopher Murray, Fox News, 24 Feb. 2025
Definition of otter
Noun
  • Like many other animals in the state including bears and beavers, bobcats numbers are steadily increasing.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025
  • In ecosystems, keystone species—like beavers or sea stars—are small but essential.
    — Scott Hutcheson, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of beaver
Noun
  • This mat from Nickel Designs Doormats features a fluffy white rabbit and an adorable pink heart.
    — Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Wednesday, April 9 Art and Soul: Adults age 50-plus can make a decorative wooden rabbit from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 9 at Community Park – Willow Room 306 at 13094 Civic Center Drive in Poway.
    — Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of rabbit
Noun
  • At the same time, marten populations shot up and the researchers began to see their scat in new areas.
    — Siddhant Pusdekar, Journal Sentinel, 5 July 2024
  • This acquisition will improve the habitat for Wisconsin’s endangered American marten, which has been facing a dwindling habitat.
    — Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of marten

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