smoky

Example Sentences

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Ms. Dane’s voice, meanwhile, has a raspy, smoky quality that creates a sense of familiarity in her narration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026

“The quintessential image of price fixing is a secret deal made between competitors over cigars in a smoky back room,” attorneys wrote in the complaint.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Gas grills heat up faster than charcoal and are easier to control, but they sacrifice some of the smoky flavor that makes live-fire cooking so distinctive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Add the chopped chipotles and adobo sauce, stirring until everything smells smoky and deeply savory.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

The blue cloth covered the Ifrit’s head first before settling over its body and its arms, the sides of the cloth coming together at the bottom of the genie’s smoky base.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley