smoky

variants also smokey

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of smoky Much of the city is still blanketed by smoky air, and Horvath advised residents to wear N95 masks when venturing outside and to close windows and doors, and use air filters, in their homes. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 13 Jan. 2025 Grilling cooks food directly over a heat source, adding a smoky flavor. Johna Burdeos, Health, 20 Jan. 2025 This results in a balanced whisky with a signature interplay of smoky, sweet, floral, and maritime flavors. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 Cooking the aromatics in the drippings from bacon provide a smoky, dynamic flavor to the soup. Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for smoky 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoky
Adjective
  • 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
  • Hollis lists her grievances, her voice hoarse and shrill.
    Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Black carbon is a dark, sooty byproduct of burning fossil fuels.
    Jillian Mock, Discover Magazine, 17 Sep. 2019
  • 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
  • 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
  • The husky Black man from the Bronx toiled for every inch of respect, beset by toxicity and misinformation, as hairy white folk-rock and boogie-band alumni pushed similar buttons to become the de facto bards of the everyman.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • Miles Byrd finished with 11 after another rough first half (four points, three turnovers).
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Shares have been in a rough patch as of late, off about 12% over the past three months.
    Pia Singh, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025

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“Smoky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoky. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.

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