Sentence examples for smear of from inspiring English sources

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discrediting of

smudge of

discredit of

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pap of

The phrase "smear of" is a grammatically correct and commonly used part of a sentence in written English.
It is typically used to describe a small amount or thin layer of a substance that has been spread or rubbed onto something. Here are two examples of how it can be used: 1. The artist used a smear of blue paint to create the sky in her landscape painting. 2. The politician's campaign was marred by a smear of false accusations and rumors spread by his opponents.

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Smear of red lipstick.

The New Yorker

Add a smear of oil.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

First, put down a generous smear of ginger-onion paste.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

Under every bright smear of lipstick lies a skull.

The Guardian - Arts

Where was the smear of coriander and coconut chutney?

The New York Times

Let's not forget Robert Lucas's smear of Christy Romer.

The New York Times

Enjoy it with a smear of a simple maple butter.

The New York Times

Mostly we saw a long smear of vegetation.

The New York Times - Travel

(The tuna melt offers a smear of chipotle for heat).

The New York Times - Food

The venison came with a smear of sauce and not much else.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

A generous layer of salty butter is essential, and I rather like a smear of mustard.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

More suggestions(14)

stain of

soiling of

contamination of

mutilation of

blot of

calumny of

exit of

defamatory of

vilification of

slander of

distortion of

libel of

blemish of

taint of

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