smoky

Example Sentences

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Twenty-five minutes or so transforms the skillet from simply good to richly cohesive, allowing the smoky chipotle, sweet corn and creamy beans to settle into each other properly.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Models emerged from the smoky haze in effervescent hues of yellow, purple, and orange.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Seeds are visible among the chopped roasted chiles, smoky and vegetal and bringing some heat, overlaid with a single square of American cheese melted into place.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The offerings include returning items, such as a smoky burger and chicken sandwich, plus a new side — mac and cheese.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

The whole apartment was painted pale yellow, except for the ceilings, which were smoky gray.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago