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as in sooty
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Recent Examples of smoky
The smoky effect is caused by steam forming and rising as cold air moves across warmer water at the edges of the glacier due to differences in temperature between the ice and water surrounding it, Shuman said.
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
No Argentine accord is complete without yerba buena tea—maté is their love language, after all—and a smoky, creamy finish tethers gaucho-like leather to dulce de leche.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
Available fragrances include cool, herbal Eucalyptus; warm, woody Santal; spicy, resinous Hinoki; and sweet, smoky Olibanum.
—Kelsey Eisen, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
Pacifica’s smoky sandalwood fragrance Dream Moon (which smells just like some more expensive scents) is currently 25% off, bringing it under $20, while Philosophy’s iconic crisp and clean Grace scent is going for 20% off.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2024
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
No Argentine accord is complete without yerba buena tea—maté is their love language, after all—and a smoky, creamy finish tethers gaucho-like leather to dulce de leche.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
Available fragrances include cool, herbal Eucalyptus; warm, woody Santal; spicy, resinous Hinoki; and sweet, smoky Olibanum.
—Kelsey Eisen, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
Pacifica’s smoky sandalwood fragrance Dream Moon (which smells just like some more expensive scents) is currently 25% off, bringing it under $20, while Philosophy’s iconic crisp and clean Grace scent is going for 20% off.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoky
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Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Mr. Biden struggled through the first presidential debate against Trump in June, speaking in a hoarse voice and at times appearing to lose his train of thought while answering questions.Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Most in the away end were hoarse by that stage, but a special roar was reserved for Worrall.Nick Miller, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
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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
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After a long time, two husky young crewmen leaned down from the heaving deck of 44303, caught me by the arms, and strained to drag me aboard.Orval C. Johnson, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2024
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Maitlis confirm her and Wilson were inseparable for a lot of the time in the lead-up to filming so the actress could best embody the news presenter — rollers in hair, husky voice, and all.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2024
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The gruff verses in the latter still convey the sense that Shinoda thrives with an alternatingly coarser and softer vocal counterpart.Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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Jason Isaacs brings gruff humor and gravitas to Doyle’s character, while Haley Joel Osment’s optimistic portrayal of Chet balances the film’s tone.Charlie Fink, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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What Klay Thompson’s return to the Bay really meant to him, the Warriors Curry, on a rough shooting night, took a charge on Jake LaRavia and then swiped Jaylen Wells in the backcourt before hitting a 3.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Smoky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoky. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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