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as in sooty
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Recent Examples of smoky
The finish is long, sweet, and smoky, with lingering stone fruit notes and peat smoke.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Designed with airflow systems to minimize smoke while maximizing heat, these fire pits are perfect for keeping guests comfortable without smoky odors.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
And our reverence goes beyond the crispy slices of salty, smoky heaven — the drippings left behind from cooking bacon are liquid gold.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
According to McCormick's 2025 Flavor Forecast, our taste buds will also be heading to the tropics, enjoying smoky flavors, and finding comfort in the unexpected.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Designed with airflow systems to minimize smoke while maximizing heat, these fire pits are perfect for keeping guests comfortable without smoky odors.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
And our reverence goes beyond the crispy slices of salty, smoky heaven — the drippings left behind from cooking bacon are liquid gold.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
According to McCormick's 2025 Flavor Forecast, our taste buds will also be heading to the tropics, enjoying smoky flavors, and finding comfort in the unexpected.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for smoky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoky
Adjective
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While working through the audio issues, Billy Ray wandered the stage, sang a cappella, and left some viewers concerned about his hoarse voice and at times erratic behavior.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Hollis lists her grievances, her voice hoarse and shrill.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Black carbon is a dark, sooty byproduct of burning fossil fuels.—
Jillian Mock,
Discover Magazine,
17 Sep. 2019
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By the closer — a grim, sooty final reckoning with the events of June 13 — the colourful escapism of the Uphaar’s Bollywood posters suddenly looks half a world away.—
Mike McCahill,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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My husky boy feet cemented into the concrete veranda.—
Diane Seuss,
Harper's Magazine,
2 July 2024
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Warren’s deep, husky voice frees himself from the blame of an unhealthy relationship over a stomping piano beat.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The track resonates with Belinda’s crystalline vocals, dynamic guitar riffs, and spirited trumpet interplays, while Tito’s distinctively gruff delivery adds grit to their musical escapade.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
17 Jan. 2025
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Resolved to continue on her trip for the sake of her son, Sara finds herself in a perilous situation, and is forced to lean on the elusive Issac Reed (Taylor Kitsch), a gruff recluse who lives on the outskirts of Ft. Bridger.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Most holes look exactly the same, straightforward with skinny fairways and thick rough.—
Brody Miller,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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But the Bulls again had a rough time shooting 3-pointers, making 9 of 41 after going 10-for-47 on Tuesday.—
Andrew Seligman,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Smoky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoky. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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