shadowlike

adjective

Definition of shadowlikenext
as in obscurantic

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shadowlike
  1. shadowy
  2. faint
  3. fuzzy
  4. muddy
  5. indistinct
  6. uncertain
  7. foggy
  8. misty
Adjective
  • Loading your audio article HERCULES — Two shadowy figures here were somehow able to convince a woman to hand them a bag of cash containing $24,000 and close her eyes to join them in prayer, in another bizarre scam to hit a Bay Area resident.
    Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • In this scene and others, Eastwood lulls the audience into a different kind of dream state than the shadowy interiors; placing the action in direct sunlight, the director indicates there’s nothing to fear — then pulls the rug out by revealing the menace lurking just outside the frame.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of shadowy
Adjective
  • Angela allegedly complained of feeling faint and dizzy, and Craig took her to the hospital.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Supermoons can appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than the faintest moon of the year.
    John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of faint
Adjective
  • Carpenter responded, and then handed him a pair of fuzzy pink handcuffs.
    Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
  • The singer then proceeded to give Hernández the fuzzy pink handcuffs.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of fuzzy
Adjective
  • The expansive interview-laden liner notes and fly-on-the-wall session tapes provide illuminating context, and Sean’s mixes render tracks originally made for the muddy mono of AM radio in vital clarity for the AirPod era.
    Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
  • In front of them, there’s a massive number 40 carved deep into a field, creating a dirty, muddy obstacle course.
    Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of muddy
Adjective
  • He is often seen in sharp focus while people and objects around him are blurred and indistinct.
    Richard Kuipers, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Tonight sees the comet move from the constellation Virgo into Serpens, a small and indistinct shape of eight stars that resemble a snake.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of indistinct
Adjective
  • Although the potential consequences are uncertain, the tariffs, which are a tax on goods that are imported, will likely hurt countries in Asia that rely on sales to the United States to boost their economies.
    Rosa de Acosta, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The amount is uncertain because the formula for the seller’s payment generally depends on facts that will not be known until the case is resolved.
    Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of uncertain
Adjective
  • But this measure is a Byzantine quagmire of foggy muddle.
    George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The agency said there were four specific crashes where a Tesla vehicle was using FSD in low-visibility (think foggy or dusty) conditions.
    BYAndrew Nusca, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of foggy
Adjective
  • But weather cleared enough for a misty predawn launch at 5:23 a.m. taking Isaacman and three crewmates on a five-day trip to space that seeks to feature the first-ever commercial spacewalk.
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2024
  • Water Repellent Day Bag + Dry Bag Vera Bradley Women's Nylon Lorman Sling Backpack $65 $46 at Amazon Fall brings misty and rainy conditions.
    Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of misty
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shadowing

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“Shadowlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shadowlike. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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