: characterized by dimness, indistinctness, or obscurity
the blurred names on the gravestones
: lacking clarity or sharpness : blurry
a blurred photograph
blurred vision
blurredly
adverb
I am being lifted into the air—and even as I pant and stare blurredly, limply, mindlessly, a map appears, of the dark ground where I ran …
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Harold Brodkey
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The matte finish complements more oily skin types by creating a blurred, even finish.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
Its texture strikes the ideal balance—not too creamy, not too waxy—delivering a buttery glide with a soft-blurred finish.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
This Cincinnati anti-porn group's evolution into a major Statehouse player is a reflection of the increasingly blurred line between church and state across the country.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Dec. 2025
Other signs are headaches, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, and even pain in the neck or shoulders from trying to focus.
—Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 12 Dec. 2025
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
Its texture strikes the ideal balance—not too creamy, not too waxy—delivering a buttery glide with a soft-blurred finish.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
This Cincinnati anti-porn group's evolution into a major Statehouse player is a reflection of the increasingly blurred line between church and state across the country.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Dec. 2025
Other signs are headaches, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, and even pain in the neck or shoulders from trying to focus.
—Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Blurred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blurred. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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