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as in confusing
to make (something) unclear to the understanding
an article for the layman that blurs the distinction between the two kinds of cholesterol
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as in obscuring
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
evening shadows blurred the view of the valley from the overlook
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Recent Examples of blurring
Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Hydrating, plumping, and pore-blurring, the formula boasts a skin-like finish that’s neither shiny nor overly matte.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 2 June 2026
Throughout Ranjha, Ben Tzur’s latest album with Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood, the blurring of selves is the goal.
—Arman Khan, Pitchfork, 1 June 2026
But the most significant blurring may come in the realm of data infrastructure.
—David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
Over the last few years, beauty has seen a massive blurring of lines between the wellness and health space and its convergence with beauty.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
These empowering opportunities provoke an unprecedented blurring of boundaries between them and the hypertext’s designers as far as authorship is concerned.
—Carmen Daniela Maier, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
There’s a queerness to Mantello’s vision, including a blurring of gender associations that begins with its leads and radiates throughout, that ultimately drains the drama of its potency.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
However, a slight blurring of stars at the edge of the frame seems to betray the subtle motion of the spacecraft — or camera — over the course of the 10-second exposure.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Vanishing walls of glass open to several terraces, effortlessly blurring the boundary between the inside and out, with a commercial-grade elevator servicing all four levels.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
Find her firming night cream, rich-lady face oil, and blurring tinted sunscreen among a trove of other beauty gems.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 13 June 2026
The formula leaves skin with a velvety matte, poreless finish and wears beautifully under makeup thanks to its blurring effect.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 12 June 2026
Critics see this move as blurring the line between fiscal and monetary roles.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The three-book series follows Ronan Lynch, who can pull objects from his dreams, blurring the line between dreams and reality.
—Caroline Killilea, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
The case exposes a flood of cheaply made, often fraudulent AI tracks on major streaming platforms, siphoning royalties, overwhelming detection systems and blurring the line between fan remix and scam.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The formula’s blurring effect also helps pores, discoloration, and uneven texture look filtered and less noticeable.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 8 June 2026
Noun
On some TVs, overly aggressive motion blurring can also lead to ghosting or artifacts, such as soccer balls turning into streaks in the sky.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Hydrating, plumping, and pore-blurring, the formula boasts a skin-like finish that’s neither shiny nor overly matte.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 2 June 2026
Throughout Ranjha, Ben Tzur’s latest album with Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood, the blurring of selves is the goal.
—Arman Khan, Pitchfork, 1 June 2026
But the most significant blurring may come in the realm of data infrastructure.
—David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
Over the last few years, beauty has seen a massive blurring of lines between the wellness and health space and its convergence with beauty.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
These empowering opportunities provoke an unprecedented blurring of boundaries between them and the hypertext’s designers as far as authorship is concerned.
—Carmen Daniela Maier, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
There’s a queerness to Mantello’s vision, including a blurring of gender associations that begins with its leads and radiates throughout, that ultimately drains the drama of its potency.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
However, a slight blurring of stars at the edge of the frame seems to betray the subtle motion of the spacecraft — or camera — over the course of the 10-second exposure.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
The same Draymond Green who has spent much of his career blurring the line between basketball and mixed martial arts is now handing out lessons on sportsmanship.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Vanishing walls of glass open to several terraces, effortlessly blurring the boundary between the inside and out, with a commercial-grade elevator servicing all four levels.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
Find her firming night cream, rich-lady face oil, and blurring tinted sunscreen among a trove of other beauty gems.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 13 June 2026
The formula leaves skin with a velvety matte, poreless finish and wears beautifully under makeup thanks to its blurring effect.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 12 June 2026
Critics see this move as blurring the line between fiscal and monetary roles.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The three-book series follows Ronan Lynch, who can pull objects from his dreams, blurring the line between dreams and reality.
—Caroline Killilea, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
The case exposes a flood of cheaply made, often fraudulent AI tracks on major streaming platforms, siphoning royalties, overwhelming detection systems and blurring the line between fan remix and scam.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The formula’s blurring effect also helps pores, discoloration, and uneven texture look filtered and less noticeable.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurring
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If your title feels vague, create a one‑line summary and use it consistently in messages so your contributions land without confusion.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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State election officials and county administrators have warned that the conflicting instructions could create confusion for local election offices and potentially invite litigation if the issue is not resolved before voting begins.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Verb
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If your team is stuck in a rut, too polite to disagree, or confusing harmony with alignment, choose Elizabeth.—
Ann Kowal Smith,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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An endless array of confusing tariff news, with economists and others discussing its impact on the economy.—
Tom Jurkowsky,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The radiation emanating from an AGN’s accretion disk also appears to dictate the size and orientation of its obscuring torus.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Da Messina’s Annunciation famously excises the angel Gabriel, while Ghirri’s version further edits the event by also obscuring the Virgin herself.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Markets are treading water ahead of the Jackson Hole symposium, with mixed data clouding hopes for a September Fed rate cut.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
19 Aug. 2025
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Though grieving may be clouding her mother’s judgment, the woman refused to jeopardize her family’s plans or her standing with the property owner.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Crossed spears of sunlight fall into it but only so far, and beneath their yellow illuminations Brith can see depths and more depths of water, darkening to obscurity.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Its trio, a lonely fox-deer, an axolotl apprentice healer and a red panda Viking, travel through a darkening natural world as the series folds identity, belonging and environmental crisis.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Verb
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When The Star requested records related to ATO being placed on probation last year, the outcome letter KU provided was heavily redacted, completely obfuscating the narrative of the hazing allegations that university investigators found to be credible.—
Matthew Kelly
April 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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The renderings showed an imposing new East Wing roughly a city block long, longer than the West Wing and almost completely obfuscating the view of the Treasury Building from the South Lawn.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And Hanceville’s fate is as murky as the fog that pours in at night, blotting out buildings and blackening the road ahead.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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These tungsten atoms would then condense on the slightly cooler inside of the glass bulb, blackening it and dimming the light over time.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When asked about the more recent changes in the color grading industry, Doyle says an entirely new market is muddying the waters.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Nov. 2025
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Beijing would be relieved that the United States is no longer muddying and in fact strengthening its nonsupport for independence.—
STEPHEN WERTHEIM,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Blurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurring. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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