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as in muddy
having visible particles in liquid suspension
the water coming out of the faucet was unusually cloudy
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as in hazy
covered over by clouds
the skies grew cloudy and we headed home
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as in misty
filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension
the room grew cloudy with smoke from the fire
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as in dark
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
after his third failed marriage, he seemed destined to live the rest of his life in a permanently cloudy mood
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Recent Examples of cloudy
Night will be party cloudy with a low around 46 degrees.
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Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
At night, partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
New Zealand’s Steven Alker broke his course record with a bogey-free 11-under-par 61 to grab a commanding five-shot lead after the first round of the $2.3 million Simmons Bank Championship on a cloudy, cool Friday afternoon at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock.
—Robert Yates, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2025
It is expected to be a mostly cloudy day with a high temperature near 77 degrees, according to the forecast.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2025
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Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
At night, partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
New Zealand’s Steven Alker broke his course record with a bogey-free 11-under-par 61 to grab a commanding five-shot lead after the first round of the $2.3 million Simmons Bank Championship on a cloudy, cool Friday afternoon at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock.
—Robert Yates, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2025
It is expected to be a mostly cloudy day with a high temperature near 77 degrees, according to the forecast.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloudy
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The boots have deep, high-traction treads that grip muddy ground, mixed terrain, and even ice.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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So kids and adults alike can take a quick bathroom break without having to tramp through the interior, getting back to the outdoor activities of the day without peeling off muddy boots or clothes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
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The kit, which comes in four colors—matte white, desert rose, matte black, and hazy blue—comes with a chawan (bowl) with a pouring spout, a naoshi (whisk stand), a chasen (bamboo whisk), a tea tray, a stainless-steel spoon, and a sifter.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Nov. 2025
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Lee performed two new songs early on during the set, both of which carried the hazy radio-skipping nostalgia of Diamond Jubilee.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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To my relief, the Turkish passenger stepped back inside, shook snow from his hair and stared at me through misty glasses, the exhilaration lifting off his damp clothes.—
Monisha Rajesh,
Outside,
9 Dec. 2025
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It’s filled with lightweight insulation that still delivers solid heat, and the weather-resistant design offers both wind protection and a water-repellent finish—perfect for handling light rain or misty mornings.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Dec. 2025
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Don't feel afraid to play with bold (but dark) colors and various materials.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Open my soul to the vast dark places.—
Gwen Faulkenberry,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Unlike regions such as southeast Florida or southern California, New York’s nearshore waters are frequently turbid and moderately rough, limiting the visibility of sharks from the air.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Why does Mitch find the view beautiful, though the water is turbid and he is enveloped in the scent of incense and candles?—
Katie Kitamura,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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After the clouded lens was extracted, surgeons implanted a clear, artificial replacement to restore 20/20 vision.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Dec. 2025
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Although Singapore’s economy is expected to hold up relatively well this year, officials cautioned that the growth outlook remains clouded for 2026.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
21 Nov. 2025
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The Amazon Unlike Brazil’s major cities, where the action ramps up in summer, the Amazon starts to quiet down in large part because of the arrival of the rainy season, which is at its peak from December to March.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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While spring is the most popular climbing season, as weather is favorable on tall peaks, hundreds of foreign climbers come to climb smaller peaks during the autumn, between the rainy monsoon months and winter.—
Manish Paudel,
NBC news,
4 Nov. 2025
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When everything looks bleak, a woman holds it up victoriously.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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New York — US stocks closed lower Thursday as concerns mounted about expensive tech stocks, and a risk-off sentiment spread through markets after new data showed a bleak outlook for the job market.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Cloudy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloudy. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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