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Recent Examples of skunky
In the later courtroom sequences, in Gotham’s trial of the century, Fleck represents himself, apparently channeling Foghorn Leghorn; in Arkham, the inmates are always watching cartoons, with particular emphasis on that skunky predator Pepé Le Pew.
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Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
The rest Stella Artois Liberté: This was a polarizing beer, with some liking its skunky notes, and others likening it to a green-bottled beer that’s been left out too long in the sun.
—Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Here’s a great piece from this week: Running along the trails that whipsaw through the oak forests of the Palo Alto hills, a reporter was hit with a musky, skunky smell that made the hair on her neck stand up.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024
Real weed emits a complex combination of earthy, skunky, and sometimes fruity aromas.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 Aug. 2023
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Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
The rest Stella Artois Liberté: This was a polarizing beer, with some liking its skunky notes, and others likening it to a green-bottled beer that’s been left out too long in the sun.
—Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Here’s a great piece from this week: Running along the trails that whipsaw through the oak forests of the Palo Alto hills, a reporter was hit with a musky, skunky smell that made the hair on her neck stand up.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024
Real weed emits a complex combination of earthy, skunky, and sometimes fruity aromas.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skunky
Adjective
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But perhaps most importantly, the plates ended up being a great way to fast-track the cleanup minus the hell of a putrid sink and a stack of filthy dishes in the blinding morning light.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Lakers again capitalized on Houston’s putrid shooting, scoring 75 points through three quarters while holding the Rockets under 70.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Compost Deodorizer Baking soda can deodorize our fridge, so why not use it on a stinky compost pile?—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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Keno brought his goofy side to every practice, getting laughs at stinky feet jokes, or pretending to run into a door.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Food that needed to be trashed for age or temperature abuse, malodorous air and filthy food containers were among the 33 violations an inspector found at a popular Miami seafood restaurant.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Gladwin iris or roast-beef plant (Iris foetidissima) has malodorous foliage when crushed.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This part of the bathroom is often overlooked when cleaning the bathroom, but mold, mildew, and mineral deposits can build up in the tank and cause smelly odors.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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Her yard was covered in thick, smelly bird poop.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Game 4 defeat – the no-silver-lining, embarrassing 6-1 loss – left a particularly rancid taste in everyone’s mouth.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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These can go rancid when stored for too long at room temperature.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Constantly wet soil can invite mold, fungus, and a musty smell, all signs that the balance is off.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Stains, musty odors, or warped materials can all signal long-term exposure.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Even on days when no one was bleeding and there were no damp rags in the corner, a stale odor remained, as if our blood had become its own animal, a fifth inhabitant of the room.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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Relationships can benefit from variety so if something has felt stale, this transit brings back the sparkle.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The last is a raicilla with a pungent nose and a fruity, funky flavor.—
M. Carrie Allan,
Washington Post,
28 Apr. 2026
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Feeling a little funky, exhausted or sore can happen for a number of reasons, including perimenopause and menopause.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Skunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skunky. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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