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as in vague
not expressed in precise terms
the specifics of the program proposed by the candidate are rather fuzzy, perhaps intentionally so
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as in faint
not seen or understood clearly
saw a fuzzy outline through the fog
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Recent Examples of fuzzy
Brownlee used the same vehicle, equipped with a fuzzy blue steering wheel cover, to drive to and from each of the robberies, according to a statement.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2025
The fuzzy, fictional Raymond was turning 16 years old — and naturally, had a blowout party to celebrate.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
In briefings for reporters earlier this week, administration officials were fuzzy on their plans.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
By the time Angelina Jolie wore a black fuzzy coat to a Maria screening and Gigi Hadid layered a chocolate brown cardigan over black jeans, the bathrobe was officially on the map.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2025
The fuzzy, fictional Raymond was turning 16 years old — and naturally, had a blowout party to celebrate.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
In briefings for reporters earlier this week, administration officials were fuzzy on their plans.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
By the time Angelina Jolie wore a black fuzzy coat to a Maria screening and Gigi Hadid layered a chocolate brown cardigan over black jeans, the bathrobe was officially on the map.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuzzy
Adjective
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In the first, the sheepdog appears engulfed by a thick coat of long white fur, his face nearly obscured by the shaggy mass.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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With their thick, shaggy fur, the 5-month-old wolves are better adapted to the cold.—
Emily Mullin,
Wired News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Maddox does not make vague threats toward people who run afoul of him.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
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The administration has been more vague, however, on programs such as classes that teach Black history.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
3 Apr. 2025
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Fore one, telescopes have difficulty distinguishing the faint light from a planet from the much brighter light emitted by its host star.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Deeper within the planet, though, the surface might be emanating a faint red, due to incandescence resulting from being baked by its star.—
Shi En Kim,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Stunning images from the Underwater Photographer of the Year contest Fighting fish, thirsty camels and hairy shrimp are all featured among the winning images of the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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The lack of dihydrotestosterone receptors across the rest of our bodies explains why these areas can remain hairy even after our hairlines have lost their fight against these hormonal changes.—
RJ Mackenzie,
Popular Science,
20 Mar. 2025
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For Tandy, portraying Fela meant stepping into the shoes of a woman whose true intentions remain unclear until the film’s final moments—adding layers of tension and intrigue to the story.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
31 Mar. 2025
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Hackman and Arakawa were mysteriously found dead in their Santa Fe home during a Feb. 26 welfare check with authorities unclear about their causes of death.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There are so many moments of hazy slow-motion, of dramatic music, the constant shallow depth-of-field camera work.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The recent Hubble image, which was shared online on March 17, also captures a nebula that casts a hazy blue-greenish shadow over part of the star cluster.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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My strands were very soft post-wash and there was no oil or frizzy, rough texture post-wash.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
4 Apr. 2025
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If history provides any clues, the U.S. soybean farmers are in for a rough year.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Religion is the topic most likely to cause offense in India today, though the code is ambiguous on this point too.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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One thing that is not ambiguous is that the spirit is drawing Mia into its world a little at a time.—
Katie Rife,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Fuzzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuzzy. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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