: one who holds the rating of expert in various arts of self-defense (such as judo and karate)
also
: the rating itself
1
: an area characterized by rich black soil
2
often capitalized both Bs
: an area densely populated by Black people
The story of civil rights in Tuskegee is also a study in ambiguity, for it is a history at once unusual and typical of the Southern black belt.—
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Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Oct. 2024
For her final day in court, Carroll stuck to her longtime outfit formula: a black turtleneck paired with a black pleated skirt; a white brocade blazer cinched with a black belt; opaque black stockings; and a cream overcoat.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
While that is technically true — Drew reached junior black belt status learning TaeKwonDo in eighth grade — the offhand remark caused a serious misunderstanding.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
This black belt has a timeless, luxe gold Western-style buckle.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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Ahead of Cobra Kai season six’s return to Netflix for part two on Nov. 15, viewers should get ready for the caliber of black belts and karate masters at the Sekai Taikai, the global tournament, to go way up.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Oct. 2024
For her final day in court, Carroll stuck to her longtime outfit formula: a black turtleneck paired with a black pleated skirt; a white brocade blazer cinched with a black belt; opaque black stockings; and a cream overcoat.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
While that is technically true — Drew reached junior black belt status learning TaeKwonDo in eighth grade — the offhand remark caused a serious misunderstanding.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
This black belt has a timeless, luxe gold Western-style buckle.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Black belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20belt. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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