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also smokey
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as in sooty
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Popularized by celebrated Louisiana chef Paul Prudhomme in the 1980s, blackening calls for liberally seasoning a protein (traditionally redfish fillets) with a variety of Creole and Cajun spices and searing over very high heat to create that signature dark crust and smoky flavor.
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Ryan McCarthy, Saveur, 16 Jan. 2025
Feeling sick from the smoky air and fearful of nearby fires spreading, Kang and his brothers packed up and have stayed away from their neighborhood.
—Christopher Weber, arkansasonline.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Photography by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr. Walk past any Ethiopian restaurant in Washington, DC, and you’ll likely be met by the enchanting scent of smoky spices and rich butter.
—Lenore T. Adkins, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025
The spicy seasoning, which can be used on everything from hummus to burgers, is a blend of black, cayenne and smoky peppers.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
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Ryan McCarthy, Saveur, 16 Jan. 2025
Feeling sick from the smoky air and fearful of nearby fires spreading, Kang and his brothers packed up and have stayed away from their neighborhood.
—Christopher Weber, arkansasonline.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Photography by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr. Walk past any Ethiopian restaurant in Washington, DC, and you’ll likely be met by the enchanting scent of smoky spices and rich butter.
—Lenore T. Adkins, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025
The spicy seasoning, which can be used on everything from hummus to burgers, is a blend of black, cayenne and smoky peppers.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoky
Adjective
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During the presidential debate between Biden and Trump, the president's voice sounded hoarse, particularly as the debate began, and his answers at times seemed muddled.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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Your voice may be hoarse, and your throat may be sore, inflamed, or painful.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
1 Sep. 2024
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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In a January 5 video, TikTok user showed the husky dad and Labrador mom sitting with their four children.—
Liz O'Connell,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Enjoy a husky sled ride or visit a husky lodge for a fun family experience.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The wartime leader became a global icon for his gruff fortitude in the opening stages of the war, but his domestic popularity has since dipped.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Anderson recalled, adopting a gruff tone and pointing toward the audience.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Piñeiro should have a decent market, despite having a rough second half of the season.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2025
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Reed, who was challenged by Hurley after his stretch of rough outings, ripped an offensive rebound from the arms of Butler’s Pierre Brooks five minutes in and finished a layup.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Smoky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoky. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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