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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
With Season 1’s debut in January 2023, the two-year plus gap between installments might leave some details fuzzy.
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Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2025
To start the post, Schwarzenegger Pratt shared a sweet image of the baby boy's feet wearing white fuzzy socks.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The trap is specifically designed for the purpose of catching the soft and fuzzy pieces of fabric that shed while your clothing is drying.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
The bad news is that, for now, the details are a bit fuzzy.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
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Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2025
To start the post, Schwarzenegger Pratt shared a sweet image of the baby boy's feet wearing white fuzzy socks.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The trap is specifically designed for the purpose of catching the soft and fuzzy pieces of fabric that shed while your clothing is drying.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
The bad news is that, for now, the details are a bit fuzzy.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuzzy
Adjective
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This romantically rustic wreath weaves shaggy swags of greenery with white tulips and stalks of berries, then ties it all together with a neat black-and-white bow.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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Hashing things out with his tech wizard brother-in-law Maury (a shaggy Guy Pearce), Karsh wonders if ecological protesters or religious groups or competitors are upset with his global expansion plans, which include a lava field in Iceland.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Jared Weiss of The Athletic shared via X. Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson was quite vague when discussing the possibility of Garland suiting up for Game 4.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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For now, the language in the president’s executive order was fairly vague.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Oscar nominee's glam included a soft-bronzed makeup look, with a faint pink blush and a light mauve lipstick.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Subtle minerality and a light floral touch on the nose give way to a peppery palate, finishing short but clean with faint cereal warmth and crisp simplicity.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Genetically identical neurons that form Meissner corpuscles for picking up vibrations in glabrous skin, for example, also form lanceolate endings for detecting hair movement in hairy skin.—
Ariel Bleicher,
Quanta Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
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Each one-inch bloom has a hairy purple calyx with two red petals, resembling the face and ears of a bat.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
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With five years to go, the industry’s likelihood to reach this across the board remains unclear.—
Amy Nguyen,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Other than the former Miami Hurricanes star going No. 1 to the Titans, the way the rest of the NFL Draft could shake out is unclear.—
Fox News Staff,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The reasons for her travels—whether to marry a man at her father’s behest or to undertake a pilgrimage to Rome—are hazy.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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The details of the bet have become hazy in the intervening 35 years.—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman had a rough outing against the New York Yankees on Sunday in the first game of a doubleheader.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Oz has had 30 (homers) and 100 (RBIs) before and can have some rough patches and still has a way of coming out of it.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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But the scene itself could be read as a little ambiguous, too: is Sammie trying to pierce the veil again, playing a song that could both foster community but also bring back the vampires?—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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As the days turned into weeks, the reality of her situation remained ambiguous.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Fuzzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuzzy. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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