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also smokey
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as in sooty
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Recent Examples of smoky
Campfire S’mores balances notes of toasted marshmallow, melted chocolate, and smoky firewood—which capture that cozy and nostalgic summer feeling.
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2025
This East Harlem dynasty, which has been serving smoky, crispy thin crust cooked out of its 92-year-old shop’s coal oven, just fired up its first out-of-state location in early May in Boca Raton.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
Death Becomes Her star (and former third of Destiny’s Child) Michelle Williams attended the awards in a less dramatic, yet classic beauty moment: an iridescent purple manicure and smoky shadow paired with a natural silk press.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 June 2025
Her makeup was consistent with recent appearances: a brown smoky eye and a rose-toned lip.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2025
This East Harlem dynasty, which has been serving smoky, crispy thin crust cooked out of its 92-year-old shop’s coal oven, just fired up its first out-of-state location in early May in Boca Raton.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
Death Becomes Her star (and former third of Destiny’s Child) Michelle Williams attended the awards in a less dramatic, yet classic beauty moment: an iridescent purple manicure and smoky shadow paired with a natural silk press.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 June 2025
Her makeup was consistent with recent appearances: a brown smoky eye and a rose-toned lip.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoky
Adjective
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In a hoarse voice, Wayne almost steals Tupac’s classic out from under him.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2025
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Biden's response is marked by long pauses, and his voice appears hoarse at times.—
Ryan Sprouse,
CBS News,
16 May 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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Pictures of husky puppy Kiss who is now in the care of Austin Pets Alive!—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Fred Clemens, the lodge owner, told us that a few big bass had been caught in Grassy Bay, also some husky channel cats running to 12 pounds.—
Don Shiner,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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While Hornets fans were not as gruff as New York Knicks or Boston Celtics supporters, Charlotte pro basketball fans were among the leaders who posted a specific swear word.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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Paul is lovable but gruff, while Jimmy is lost and a bit broken after having lost his wife in a drunk driving accident.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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More Getty Images Clark, the 2023 U.S. Open champion, had a rough week.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Everyone plodded along, trying desperately to avoid rough that hasn’t been cut and greens that never seem to lose their speed.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2025
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“Smoky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoky. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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