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as in athletic
strongly and heavily built
a husky weight lifter
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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
the neighbors bought a fairly husky lawn mower for their small yard
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as in hoarse
harsh and dry in sound
a voice that was husky from an afternoon of cheering on the team
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Recent Examples of husky
Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
After a long time, two husky young crewmen leaned down from the heaving deck of 44303, caught me by the arms, and strained to drag me aboard.
—Orval C. Johnson, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2024
Maitlis confirm her and Wilson were inseparable for a lot of the time in the lead-up to filming so the actress could best embody the news presenter — rollers in hair, husky voice, and all.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2024
As Shelly begins one final performance done up in her feathers, glitter and rhinestones, a smoky ballad comes in and a familiar, husky voice rings out.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2024
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Okay, to be fair, Aliana has a cute, husky voice that sounds particularly good singing Christmas carols.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
After a long time, two husky young crewmen leaned down from the heaving deck of 44303, caught me by the arms, and strained to drag me aboard.
—Orval C. Johnson, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2024
Maitlis confirm her and Wilson were inseparable for a lot of the time in the lead-up to filming so the actress could best embody the news presenter — rollers in hair, husky voice, and all.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2024
As Shelly begins one final performance done up in her feathers, glitter and rhinestones, a smoky ballad comes in and a familiar, husky voice rings out.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2024
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“Husky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husky. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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