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Recent Examples of smudgy
The processing appears slightly smudgy in some areas, and the results lack fine details.
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Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
This label maker saves you the trouble of writing out your kid’s name a million times, or dealing with smudgy permanent markers.
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Cecily McAndrews,
Parents,
22 May 2026
Kiko Milano Kajal also has a melty, smudgy texture that will make achieving this look a cinch.
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Loren Savini,
Allure,
20 May 2026
Grab Two Cloths, Not One This detail separates a smudgy wipe-down from a genuinely clear door.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
Printed on the smudgy, if colorful, cheap wood-pulp paper that would give an entire genre its name, Amazing Stories first began distribution in April of 1926.
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Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
In a moment when much pop music sounds engineered for minimum friction, Ives’ smudgy postcards from the edge constitute a real revelation.
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Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
20 Mar. 2026
From the feathery, full brows to lips that look a little lived in, with smudgy, undefined edges, Park’s calling card has become her face card.
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Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
Since its premiere, Tell Me Lies has helped contribute to the recent resurgence of Y2K beauty trends, inspiring fans online to dig up their smudgy eyeliner pencils and frosted lipglosses.
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Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
17 Feb. 2026
Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
This label maker saves you the trouble of writing out your kid’s name a million times, or dealing with smudgy permanent markers.
—
Cecily McAndrews,
Parents,
22 May 2026
Kiko Milano Kajal also has a melty, smudgy texture that will make achieving this look a cinch.
—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
20 May 2026
Grab Two Cloths, Not One This detail separates a smudgy wipe-down from a genuinely clear door.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
Printed on the smudgy, if colorful, cheap wood-pulp paper that would give an entire genre its name, Amazing Stories first began distribution in April of 1926.
—
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
In a moment when much pop music sounds engineered for minimum friction, Ives’ smudgy postcards from the edge constitute a real revelation.
—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
20 Mar. 2026
From the feathery, full brows to lips that look a little lived in, with smudgy, undefined edges, Park’s calling card has become her face card.
—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
Since its premiere, Tell Me Lies has helped contribute to the recent resurgence of Y2K beauty trends, inspiring fans online to dig up their smudgy eyeliner pencils and frosted lipglosses.
—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smudgy
Adjective
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Oily, sooty residue was all over the city.
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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.
Adjective
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On a recent visit, the water traversed a smoky 10-foot canyon of charred foam and twisted wall panels on its way to the drain.
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Brush this super-easy, 6-ingredient sauce on burger patties, chicken, or other meats for a punch of smoky flavor.
Adjective
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Residents may notice milky skies during the day and more vibrant sunrises and sunsets.
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On her hands, Lohan also rocked a delicate, milky manicure by celebrity nail artist Elle Gerstein.
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“Smudgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smudgy. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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