blurry

blur·ry | \ ˈblər-ē

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blurrier; blurriest

Definition of blurry

: lacking definition or focus

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Examples of blurry in a Sentence

a blurry image in the foreground of the photograph

Recent Examples on the Web Skin rashes, difficulty breathing, blurry vision and hair loss. — oregonlive, "Flight attendants allege uniforms are making them sick," 14 Jan. 2020 Normally, a shot in the dark like that would be difficult to capture on camera without ending up blurry, too dark, or too grainy. — Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY, "Want to get better iPhone 11 pics? Here are a few tips from the pros," 23 Dec. 2019 Among them is a blurry photo taken off the coast of the island in 1937; TIGHAR contends that the image may show a chunk of the Lockheed Electra’s landing gear sticking up from the waters’ edge. — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, "Why the Much-Publicized Mission to Find Amelia Earhart’s Plane Is Likely to Come Up Empty," 1 Aug. 2019 This can, in turn, lead to a headache from eye strain (along with other symptoms like tired eyes, burning or itchy eyes, blurry vision, and difficulty concentrating, according to the Mayo Clinic. — Patia Braithwaite, SELF, "Here’s Why You Might Get a Headache From New Glasses," 20 Nov. 2019 In addition to causing shivering, sweating, difficulty breathing, and blurry vision as a result of vibrating eyeballs, low-frequency sounds can also, apparently, produce ghosts. — Bianca Bosker, The Atlantic, "Why Everything Is Getting Louder," 8 Oct. 2019 Schematically, this Broncos defense will be blurry and well-disguised, which is nothing like the ones Carr has faced in past years. — Andy Benoit, SI.com, "Previewing Saints-Texans, Broncos-Raiders on Monday Night Football," 9 Sep. 2019 While blurry and somewhat frenetic, the video appears to show a gun falling from Zaporta’s hand as the officer fires the fatal shots. — Rebecca Lurye, courant.com, "Hartford police officers placed on leave after deadly I-84 shooting have returned to work, lieutenant says," 22 Aug. 2019 Things get blurry when the two-step into character for the Faire, Emily as tavern wench Emma and Simon as dashing pirate Captain Leatherpants Blackthorne. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, "Hot Stuff: September romances visit Victorian Oxford, a Renaissance Faire, Michelin restaurants, and more," 30 Sep. 2019

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“Blurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blurry. Accessed 21 Feb. 2020.

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