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as in vague
not expressed in precise terms
the specifics of the program proposed by the candidate are rather fuzzy, perhaps intentionally so
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as in faint
not seen or understood clearly
saw a fuzzy outline through the fog
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Recent Examples of fuzzy
Very warm and fuzzy: A clearly pleased Trump then joined his foreign counterparts in endorsing a five-point communique that reaffirmed NATO's commitment to collective defense.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 27 June 2025
And a couple days before Christmas, the neighbors noticed that four alpacas had appeared like fuzzy magi.
—Andrew Rice, Curbed, 26 June 2025
There was a fizzy little blonde in a polka-dot mini and one of those fuzzy sweaters standing impatiently next to Angel.
—Helen Schulman, The Atlantic, 26 June 2025
Each pre-coated strip tackles upper lips, chins, and other fuzzy spots with minimal fuss and maximum smoothness.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 23 June 2025
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 27 June 2025
And a couple days before Christmas, the neighbors noticed that four alpacas had appeared like fuzzy magi.
—Andrew Rice, Curbed, 26 June 2025
There was a fizzy little blonde in a polka-dot mini and one of those fuzzy sweaters standing impatiently next to Angel.
—Helen Schulman, The Atlantic, 26 June 2025
Each pre-coated strip tackles upper lips, chins, and other fuzzy spots with minimal fuss and maximum smoothness.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuzzy
Adjective
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There’s also a great romantic sub-plot involving Andy torn between two dudes, the shaggy, non-industry, great grill-cheesemaking Nate (Entourage‘s Adrian Grenier) and a fellow fashion industry colleague Christian Thompson played by Simon Baker.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
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The boy, whose head is full of shaggy black hair, is the youngest in his household of six.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Stories come to life only through concrete, sensory details, but my father only spoke in vague and abstract terms.—
Margot Singer
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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Though vague, Galvin said case law suggests reasonable means that the rules are consistent with the culture and character of the type of community.—
Nora O’Neill
July 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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That memory, faint but enduring, was set in the downstairs den of their home.—
Ajdina Halilovic,
Wired News,
6 July 2025
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The Milky Way appears as a faint, hazy band stretching across the sky, almost like a cloud made of stars.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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The green leaves are splotched with white and bumpy on the upper side, and the stems are hairy, which deters deer.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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Small, hairy hominids emerge — but the twist is that Superman must protect these Mole Men from the prairie mob who want to shoot the outsiders on sight.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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What’s unclear is whether Staley even really wanted the Knicks job.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2025
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And many of the particulars of the deal are still unclear, with the White House yet to release a term sheet or publish any proclamation codifying the agreement.—
Akayla Gardner,
Fortune,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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How this all will ultimately lead to world-building applications is hazy—and that’s part of the point.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
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Looking for a 4/20 warm up show that will haunt your hazy dreams?—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Most young kids who are just getting used to their animal friends tend to be a little rough with them at first.—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Parents,
9 July 2025
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His second and third seasons were especially rough.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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These beers had previously been included within larger, more ambiguous lager categories for the Great American Beer Festival competition, but the Brewers Association says the uniqueness and growing popularity of these styles warrants individual guideline recognition.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Tipping for other services may be more ambiguous and recommended as a dollar amount instead, like $10 per hour or $5 per bag carried or shuttle driven.—
Katie Kelton,
Boston Herald,
22 June 2025
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“Fuzzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuzzy. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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