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
That means reducing ambiguity, enforcing consistency and ensuring that changes can be applied in predictable ways.
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Matthew Sweeney, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
That ambiguity, of course, is part of the film’s appeal.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
Legislation addresses ambiguities Two bills, Assembly Bill 1642 and Assembly Bill 1795, are attempting to address the existing ambiguity.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 31 May 2026
Unlike Carol, there’s no ambiguity over whether Pamela is a proper monster — but adding nuance to women who come off like villains is work Cardellini knows well.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 28 May 2026
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Matthew Sweeney, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
That ambiguity, of course, is part of the film’s appeal.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
Legislation addresses ambiguities Two bills, Assembly Bill 1642 and Assembly Bill 1795, are attempting to address the existing ambiguity.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 31 May 2026
Unlike Carol, there’s no ambiguity over whether Pamela is a proper monster — but adding nuance to women who come off like villains is work Cardellini knows well.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambiguity
Noun
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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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Here, as ever, Kokopeli suggests that clinging to youthful talismans offers no protection against uncertainty, and reasserts the odd mix of disaffection and morbid glee produced by such reactionary impulses.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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In a world full of uncertainty, clarity is everything.—
David Morel,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Ambiguity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambiguity. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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