sable
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Definition of sable
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Synonyms & Antonyms for sable
Synonyms: Adjective
black, ebony, pitch-black, pitch-dark, pitchy, raven
Antonyms: Adjective
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a brush made of sableRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
In Angola, the national team is nicknamed Palancas Negras after giant sable antelopes, the country’s national symbol, famed for its long, curved horns. — Yomi Kazeem, Quartz Africa, "The most underused tools in fighting wildlife poaching in Africa are its beloved national soccer teams," 19 July 2019 They are made of mink, faux mink, sable, silk, cashmere, or synthetic fibers. — Beth Teitell, BostonGlobe.com, "When it comes to eyelash extensions, the demand is unreal," 3 July 2019 At the time, there were fewer than 44 sable antelope and perhaps a thousand buffalo on one million acres. — Paul Steyn, National Geographic, "How the world’s largest lion relocation was pulled off," 2 May 2019 Dessert was strawberry sable with lemon verbena cream followed by a selection of assorted fresh fruits, then coffee and petit fours. — Victoria Murphy, Town & Country, "Queen Elizabeth Hosts a Lavish State Banquet for President Trump at Buckingham Palace," 3 June 2019 Dessert was a decadent strawberry sable with lemon verbena cream. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "Royal Family Shares Rare Look at What Goes into Hosting a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace," 5 June 2019 Back then, Joseph Breitman, Mendel's great-great-grandfather, wrapped Russian aristocrats in sable. — Kristina Stewart Ward, ELLE Decor, "Gilles Mendel's Fashion-Forward Home," 5 Jan. 2010 Anti-poaching efforts have helped populations of sable, hippo, elephant and other species to begin recovering. — Washington Post, "African wild dogs make comeback at Mozambican wildlife park," 22 June 2018 Rangy by nature, Jake was a tri-color sable with a bushy dark brown tail tipped in white, matching the natural white ring of white fur around his neck. — Lauren Ritchie, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Callous driver hits beloved dog, leaves him like trash by the roadside," 1 June 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Even the animal park needed replenishing, as soldiers had eaten most of the country’s prized giant sable antelope. — USA Today, "Were Wanda Tucker’s ancestors America’s first slaves? A difficult search for answers in far-away Angola," 22 Aug. 2019 Riders sit atop a sable leather seat that matches the brown leather handlebar grips, echoing the luxe carseats and steering wheels of yesteryear. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Classy e-bike is designed like a luxe vintage car," 14 Aug. 2019 But still others cling defiantly to their mink trench, their sable shrug, their fox poncho—arguing that fur is warm and gorgeous, and among the most sustainable materials on Earth. — Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, "7 Designers on the Future of Fur in Fashion," 14 Aug. 2019 The figurines Ezie photographed at Prada also have cartoonishly large lips and sable black complexions. — Nadra Nittle, Vox, "Prada pulled a collection of figurines that drew comparisons to anti-black caricatures," 14 Dec. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sable.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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