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Recent Examples of fuzziness
In fact, there is a kind of fuzziness around whom Laura is meant to report to.
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Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026
Its size and its rate of expansion can't be simultaneously specified with perfect precision, and that fundamental fuzziness might be enough to explain dark energy without invoking any new physics at all.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 26 May 2026
But the fuzziness is not a mistake.
—Gregory M. Dickinson, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
But there’s lots of debate to what constitutes a blue zone, and that fuzziness and the connection with the business of the Blue Zones LLC and the company owner Adventist Health, which of course is [in] Loma Linda.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 16 May 2026
The bright reddish-orange hues, the fuzziness, the snout…there simply is no other way to put it.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 May 2026
That Josh is even aware of Glee, even if that fact is lampshaded in Melissa’s next line, gets at a fuzziness of both their characters.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
The combined fuzziness of the electron and proton means that the electron can be anywhere inside that region—including inside the proton.
—ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2026
This fuzziness makes for an uncomfortable and maybe even confusing interpretation of her sexuality, but that’s part of the point.
—Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 26 Nov. 2025
Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026
Its size and its rate of expansion can't be simultaneously specified with perfect precision, and that fundamental fuzziness might be enough to explain dark energy without invoking any new physics at all.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 26 May 2026
But the fuzziness is not a mistake.
—Gregory M. Dickinson, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
But there’s lots of debate to what constitutes a blue zone, and that fuzziness and the connection with the business of the Blue Zones LLC and the company owner Adventist Health, which of course is [in] Loma Linda.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 16 May 2026
The bright reddish-orange hues, the fuzziness, the snout…there simply is no other way to put it.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 May 2026
That Josh is even aware of Glee, even if that fact is lampshaded in Melissa’s next line, gets at a fuzziness of both their characters.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
The combined fuzziness of the electron and proton means that the electron can be anywhere inside that region—including inside the proton.
—ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2026
This fuzziness makes for an uncomfortable and maybe even confusing interpretation of her sexuality, but that’s part of the point.
—Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 26 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuzziness
Noun
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When the transcript is the record, ideas can propagate on merit, and people can no longer hide behind vagueness.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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On the other hand, the statement is emblematic of the uninteresting vagueness of Spider-Noir‘s world-building.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
Noun
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A lot of haziness hangs over whether there is any realistic hope of a ceasefire — never mind a permanent cessation of hostilities.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
6 Apr. 2026
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The haziness is showing up in every aspect of the economy.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Here, as ever, Kokopeli suggests that clinging to youthful talismans offers no protection against uncertainty, and reasserts the odd mix of disaffection and morbid glee produced by such reactionary impulses.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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In a world full of uncertainty, clarity is everything.—
David Morel,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The cloudiness will be especially noticeable Tuesday through Thursday due to minor coastal eddies that will help push the moisture onto local beaches and into canyons and foothills off to the east.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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Clean Flower Vases Baking soda can help remove cloudiness from flower vases.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Noun
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These exercises interrupt the foggy-thinking, giving your mind a lifeline—something to grab onto to lower your anxiety, calm your mind and provide clarity through the fogginess.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Wood was diagnosed with liver disease and continued to lose weight and experience severe fatigue and brain fogginess.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Both panels are wrapped by thin bezels and get up to 3500 nits of brightness, but only the Pro screen can drop to 1 nit of dimness (which is easier on the eyes for use in a dark room).—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The dimness of the shuttle gallery also assists in the immersive fantasy, both as an artistic choice and a practical one due to the shuttle’s sensitivity to light.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But did the faintness of the line mean my case wasn’t serious?—
Adam Cohen,
Oklahoman,
3 Feb. 2026
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The challenge, of course, is their faintness.—
Adam Frank,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Britain's Got Talent breakout Susan Boyle has once again teased her stunning makeover for a new mystery project.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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Like Stranger Things, The Boroughs features a supernatural mystery that is uncovered by a plucky group of underdogs—rather than teenagers, our heroes are a group of retirees who live in the titular retirement home.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fuzziness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuzziness. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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