as in sooty
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smudgy
Adjective
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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
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Dangerously smooth and smoky drinks (whisky drinkers would enjoy the Mr. Wonka).—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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As the theory caught viral attention, TikTok users shared their reactions in the comments section, including memories of smoky bars and shifting social norms around cigarettes.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Who doesn’t rinse out (and ideally wash) a filthy blender filled with milky stuff?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The milky serum also boasts retinol to help improve skin texture and minimize fine lines and wrinkles.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Smudgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smudgy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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