as in ambiguousness
the quality or state of having a veiled or uncertain meaning
the ambiguity of the clairvoyant's messages from the deceased allowed the grieving relatives to interpret them however they wished
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Recent Examples of ambiguity
There’s still some ambiguity on the issue, Rubin said.
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Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
While these songs might appear to be somewhat straightforward EBM that wear their politics on their latex sleeve, there’s a level of ambiguity at work that moves Kissing Luck Goodbye past its own bromides and into deeper artistic territory.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
But that ambiguity only sharpens the point.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Nyanin left behind a trail of ambiguity in the wake of a deal that sent Johnson to the Seattle Storm for former Cal forward Marta Suarez — the 16th overall pick — and a future second-rounder.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
While these songs might appear to be somewhat straightforward EBM that wear their politics on their latex sleeve, there’s a level of ambiguity at work that moves Kissing Luck Goodbye past its own bromides and into deeper artistic territory.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
But that ambiguity only sharpens the point.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Nyanin left behind a trail of ambiguity in the wake of a deal that sent Johnson to the Seattle Storm for former Cal forward Marta Suarez — the 16th overall pick — and a future second-rounder.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambiguity
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That intrigue and mysteriousness still rest in the canyon walls today.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
13 Sep. 2025
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Investors also face uncertainty over the exact expiration date of the ceasefire.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Help is also needed at cornerback with Washington signing Amik Robertson and at safety because of the uncertainty of Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch’s comebacks from injuries.—
Larry Lage,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Ambiguity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambiguity. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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