blurry

adjective

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

Examples of blurry in a Sentence

a blurry image in the foreground of the photograph
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On each occasion, the fireworks of at least a passionate friendship occurred through blurry nights of partying. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026 Diana’s hair, for instance, can sometimes get noticeably blurry, likely a byproduct of AI upscaling. Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026 The arguments in Madigan’s case had a familiar ring in a state where the line between legal politics and bribery has always seemed a blurry one. Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026 But the law does not make finding the cause for wrecks less blurry. Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blurry

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 20 Apr. 2026.

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