An abstract expressionist smudge, the mass-produced kind you might find in a cheap hotel room, that is more mocking posture than actual art, is framed on the wall.

Source: https://www.counterpunch.org/2023/02/01/frank-kunerts-es-cuisine-photographic-art/

It is due to pass closest to the planet – still some 42 million kilometres away – on Wednesday night, into the early hours of Thursday and in a very dark sky will appear as a faint smudge to those looking for it with the naked eye.

Source: https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/national/23291599.green-comet-making-closest-approach-earth-50-000-years/?ref=rss

The rippled back is a nice design element and keeps smudge marks at bay.

Source: https://www.firstpost.com/tech/news-analysis/sony-walkman-nw-a306-review-12387072.html

To get the finishing look, Limoz started with a root smudge to make my fresh gold and caramel highlights look a touch more natural, before flexing his fingers and starting on my blow dry.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/07/inspired-by-daisy-jones-and-the-six-i-tried-the-cool-girl-70s-haircut-18391363/

While touch may seem to be an interesting feature given that you smudge up a smartphone every day, consider if it’s important on a laptop.

Source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/laptop-buying-guide/