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
The face-saving effect of ambiguity can therefore be expected to lessen policymakers’ appetite for an escalatory response.
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Roseanne McManus, Foreign Affairs, 28 Apr. 2025
This kind of ambiguity lay at the heart of the Y.S.L. trial.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Any lingering ambiguity about that was erased on Friday night when, with the 59th pick of this year’s draft, the Ravens selected Marshall outside linebacker Mike Green.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
This strategic refocus replaces surface-level interaction with meaningful inquiry and a leadership model that treats complexity and ambiguity as assets, not obstacles.
—Mary Hemphill, Phd, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Roseanne McManus, Foreign Affairs, 28 Apr. 2025
This kind of ambiguity lay at the heart of the Y.S.L. trial.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Any lingering ambiguity about that was erased on Friday night when, with the 59th pick of this year’s draft, the Ravens selected Marshall outside linebacker Mike Green.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
This strategic refocus replaces surface-level interaction with meaningful inquiry and a leadership model that treats complexity and ambiguity as assets, not obstacles.
—Mary Hemphill, Phd, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for ambiguity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambiguity
uncertainty
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Many consumers are taking active steps to protect their privacy, driven by distrust of certain websites and uncertainty around how data is being used.—
Amit Jhawar,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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But the economic uncertainty surrounding Trump's tariff plans remains pronounced, increasing speculation about whether potential off ramps are imminent or trade wars could ramp up again with various nations.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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“Ambiguity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambiguity. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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