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also smokey
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Recent Examples of smoky
American baked beans are sweeter and smokier due to molasses, brown sugar, and meat.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
In Mexico City, Centro Culinario Ambrosía teaches the art of Mexican cuisine in a professional kitchen, walking food enthusiasts through Oaxaca’s rich moles and Yucatán’s smoky spices.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Food enthusiasts learn the art of Mexican cooking from Oaxaca’s rich moles to Yucatán’s smoky spices, with additional classes on more general fundamentals like laminating pastry dough.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
The addition of smoky mezcal, bright citrus from Cointreau, and warming jerk bitters captures the spirit of these celebrations.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
In Mexico City, Centro Culinario Ambrosía teaches the art of Mexican cuisine in a professional kitchen, walking food enthusiasts through Oaxaca’s rich moles and Yucatán’s smoky spices.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Food enthusiasts learn the art of Mexican cooking from Oaxaca’s rich moles to Yucatán’s smoky spices, with additional classes on more general fundamentals like laminating pastry dough.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
The addition of smoky mezcal, bright citrus from Cointreau, and warming jerk bitters captures the spirit of these celebrations.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoky
Adjective
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During the debate, Joe Biden frequently lost his train of thought, stumbled over answers, and appeared hoarse, fueling concerns among voters and party leaders.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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His usually peppy voice is hoarse.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Many pieces were lost entirely, and these rescues—coated in sooty residue—may be beyond salvaging.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Known for a unique approach to improvisation and his warm, husky voice, Ulmer settled into a niche of his own in the late Seventies and early Eighties.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2026
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At my show, Hoffman gave Her Oprahness a husky voice of God.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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The musician covered her lids with a shimmery golden shadow, then defined her lashline with smudgy, almost-grungy dark gray liner versus her go-to inky black.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
15 June 2026
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The processing appears slightly smudgy in some areas, and the results lack fine details.—
Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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With his gruff voice, beard and sweatshirts-instead-of-suits, Platner cuts the figure of a blue-collar Mainer.—
Caroline McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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Her ex, Karl (Jake Johnson, impressively devoid of his signature gruff charm), wants to move their adorable daughter, Hazel (Nola Wallace), from New York to Boise with his new partner, Mallory (Jessy Hodges), a polished grown-up who makes the bohemian Paula feel like a mess.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Last year, researchers at the University of California San Diego developed a wearable AI system that accurately interprets arm gestures and controls robots, even during running, vehicle motion, or rough ocean conditions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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The large leg retains stability even on rough, uneven ground.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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“Smoky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoky. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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