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
Vance Joseph left no room for ambiguity.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Part of the flag’s effectiveness comes from its ambiguity.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Intense as that might be, vulnerable ambiguity is a key component here, too.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
The investigation — which included statements and video evidence — left no ambiguity and required this outcome.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Part of the flag’s effectiveness comes from its ambiguity.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Intense as that might be, vulnerable ambiguity is a key component here, too.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
The investigation — which included statements and video evidence — left no ambiguity and required this outcome.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
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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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That uncertainty comes at a time when many Americans’ budgets may already be stressed from years of elevated inflation, a slowing economy and possibly more tariffs.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The longer the shutdown lasts, the more indicators may be delayed, and the more uncertainty takes over.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Ambiguity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambiguity. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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