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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
With the adjustment of the light’s intensity, researchers can make one part of an object hard and see-through while the part right next to it stays soft and cloudy — all within a single piece.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
There are isolated areas of patchy freezing fog this morning, but otherwise conditions will be partly cloudy, mild and breezy into the afternoon.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 22 degrees and a 20% chance of snow showers.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
Saturday is expected to be mostly cloudy and cold, with daytime highs around 20 before snow develops in the evening.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
There are isolated areas of patchy freezing fog this morning, but otherwise conditions will be partly cloudy, mild and breezy into the afternoon.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 22 degrees and a 20% chance of snow showers.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
Saturday is expected to be mostly cloudy and cold, with daytime highs around 20 before snow develops in the evening.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloudy
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On Saturday, locals and hikers walking along the muddy trail stopped to admire the old brick building with a few empty beer kegs sitting outside.—
Brendan Murray,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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If anything, the environment has gotten muddier for CEOs looking to do big deals, with disruption in Europe and trade continuing.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Scratches, streaks, and a hazy appearance are common results of treating oven glass like any other surface, especially when stains have been baked on for some time.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
28 Jan. 2026
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On the beer front, Good Pressure offers popular styles, including clear and hazy IPAs, a Pilsner, blonde ale and American light lager, plus a handful of hard seltzers.—
Brandon Hernandez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Rich espresso brown, a nail shade that’s been consistently trending since fall, anchors blues in every hue, from misty cornflower to vibrant teal and turquoise.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
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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,
12 Jan. 2026
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In a world that can feel increasingly dark and divided, this film reminds us all that everyone, everywhere deserves love.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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Ava Phillippe tapped into the Ralph Lauren aesthetic with rugged dark wash shirt and jeans, pulled together with worn-in brown leather accessories and jacket.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Feb. 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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His process combines acrylic sprays, clouded gradients, and thick, deliberate brushstrokes to achieve depth, contrast and luminosity.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Some partnerships could deepen and strengthen through honesty and vulnerability, while others become clouded by the fear of change.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Inter Miami picked up its first victory of the 2026 preseason on a rainy Saturday evening at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot, coming from behind to pick up a 2-1 triumph over Colombian powerhouse Atletico Nacional.—
GianFranco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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Container culture may be best as the plants can be moved to better growing conditions during the hot rainy season.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Iran’s internet connectivity has been partially restored, but experts are warning that, even on the other side of the digital blackout, the outlook for Iranian internet access remains bleak.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The same brush painted the bleak picture for both schools.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Cloudy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloudy. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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