black-on-black
adjective
ˈblak-ˌȯn-ˈblak 
-ˌän-
: involving a Black person against another Black person
black-on-black crime
Examples of black-on-black in a Sentence
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Activities and Experiences Carve out time to explore the artwork around the hotel, starting with the front doors inspired by the black-on-black pottery that’s a signature of the Santa Clara Pueblo.
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Lois Alter Mark, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2024
The piece de resistance, the cherry on top, the icing on the cake, Rose B. Simpson’s one-of-a-kind Maria, her iconic interpretation of a Maria Martinez black-on-black pot applied to a 1985 El Camino.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
And during the couple's rendezvous in New York City that same weekend, Swift rocked a black-on-black 'fit that heralded Reputation's return.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 10 Jan. 2024
Jennifer Aniston confirms that black-on-black dressing is an infallible combination for any event.
—Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2023
The Gone Girl actor wore a muted black-on-black ’fit, while the Shotgun Wedding actress was all wrapped up in a bright white fuzzy jacket that definitely drew notice.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 21 Oct. 2023
Add some style juxtaposition with a feminine slip skirt and menswear blazer, or keep the look black-on-black with an LBD and sheer socks.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023
Many of Lauren’s Ferraris are red, but the designer chose this black-on-black configuration.
—Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2023
In fact, the Only Murders in the Building actor appears to be summoning spooky season with her black-on-black Instagram selfie looks.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2023
Lois Alter Mark, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2024
The piece de resistance, the cherry on top, the icing on the cake, Rose B. Simpson’s one-of-a-kind Maria, her iconic interpretation of a Maria Martinez black-on-black pot applied to a 1985 El Camino.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
And during the couple's rendezvous in New York City that same weekend, Swift rocked a black-on-black 'fit that heralded Reputation's return.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 10 Jan. 2024
Jennifer Aniston confirms that black-on-black dressing is an infallible combination for any event.
—Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2023
The Gone Girl actor wore a muted black-on-black ’fit, while the Shotgun Wedding actress was all wrapped up in a bright white fuzzy jacket that definitely drew notice.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 21 Oct. 2023
Add some style juxtaposition with a feminine slip skirt and menswear blazer, or keep the look black-on-black with an LBD and sheer socks.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023
Many of Lauren’s Ferraris are red, but the designer chose this black-on-black configuration.
—Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2023
In fact, the Only Murders in the Building actor appears to be summoning spooky season with her black-on-black Instagram selfie looks.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2023
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