blurry

adjective

blur·​ry ˈblər-ē How to pronounce blurry (audio)
blurrier; blurriest
: lacking definition or focus
blurrily adverb
blurriness noun

Examples of blurry in a Sentence

a blurry image in the foreground of the photograph
Recent Examples on the Web The leaks and snippets and blurry TikTok clips didn’t do it justice. Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 8 Mar. 2024 Many of the details had leaked before today’s launch, like the specs, the location of the event, and even a blurry image of the R2 itself. Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 7 Mar. 2024 Wearing a dark shirt, Saint takes the photo from below, giving the picture a blurry filter. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024 The prosecution presented sometimes blurry images, culled from thousands taken on set, that appear to show the live rounds were there at least 11 days before the shooting. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 6 Mar. 2024 Perhaps the most useful service, however, is the eclipse look-up feature, which gives you a basic simulation alongside a very detailed schedule for any location that includes specific times to notice temperature changes, blurry shadows and the reaction of animals. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Photo: Terrence O’Connor Most striking of all, though, is the album’s artwork, a lo-res, lurid green square with Brat written in a blurry sans serif. Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 Feb. 2024 And the blurry Regime is unfortunately wanting in several ways. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 29 Feb. 2024 Among the carousel of photos shared by Kardashian was one snap featuring her standing with a stroller while a blurry Penelope and Reign ran behind her. Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blurry was in 1757

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“Blurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blurry. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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