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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Released by Department of Justice The new documents also show that New York City's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner reviewed the jail surveillance footage six days after Epstein's death as part of its investigation and concluded the video was too blurry to identify any individuals. Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026 The problem is that the line between necessary diagnostics and commercial tracking is often blurry. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026 In the feminine symbolism of the flower and the Hello Kitty doll—and the myriad bracelets, hearts, and other items affixed to each canvas—Echard constructs her figure’s gender as a tangled, blurry, and tactile exchange between the body and its surroundings. Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026 In much of government, the line between neutral analysis and policy advocacy is blurry to the point of meaninglessness. James Broughel, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 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 8 Feb. 2026.

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