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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
See the full cozy list and start planning your warm and fuzzy getaway at allcleartravel.co.uk.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
Cher wears her yellow plaid coordinating outfit, which consists of a cropped blazer worn with a white crew neck T-shirt and fuzzy yellow sweater vest underneath, and a matching yellow plaid skirt.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 10 July 2025
The images were low-resolution and fuzzy by today’s standards, but the advent of more advanced orbiters provided sharper views of these features.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 10 July 2025
The public forms potentially unrealistic expectations about AI's impact on jobs and society based on these fuzzy concepts.
—ArsTechnica, 8 July 2025
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
Cher wears her yellow plaid coordinating outfit, which consists of a cropped blazer worn with a white crew neck T-shirt and fuzzy yellow sweater vest underneath, and a matching yellow plaid skirt.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 10 July 2025
The images were low-resolution and fuzzy by today’s standards, but the advent of more advanced orbiters provided sharper views of these features.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 10 July 2025
The public forms potentially unrealistic expectations about AI's impact on jobs and society based on these fuzzy concepts.
—ArsTechnica, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuzzy
Adjective
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The researchers found that climate shifts that underwrote the spread of grasslands allowed big sloths to arise, the shaggy mammals then altering those habitats to maintain open spaces best suited to big bodies capable of moving long distances.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 July 2025
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The Saja Boys are memorable creations of their own, an over-the-top collection of shaggy haircuts, dewy faces, and bright streetwear that instantly invokes the heartthrobs of BTS or Stray Kids.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Diners and customers still face overwhelming menus, vague promotions, delayed support and unclear pricing.—
Maulikkumar Pandya,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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So the question is, when does a vague ending serve more of a purpose than a clear one?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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These pictures reveal faint details that were previously invisible.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Bell Labs gave me free rein to engineer new systems that would detect those extremely faint signals.—
Jenna Ahart,
Quanta Magazine,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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By July, deer antlers can be spotted in full velvet, which is when the antlers are covered in a soft, hairy skin due to the rapid growth phase of the bones.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Visitors may notice that Ziggy is missing the hairy end segment of her tail known as the tail tuft.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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Sit down with small groups, and ask what’s unclear, what feels off, where the friction is.—
Alex Brueckmann,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The lawyer said that Jackson was not involved in a fight and the cause of his death is unclear.—
Tesfaye Negussie,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Exercisers and health experts are asking whether the benefits of outdoor exercise are negated when the skies are hazy with wildfire smoke.—
John C. Quindry,
The Conversation,
10 July 2025
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The Milky Way is our home galaxy, a vast spiral of stars, dust and cosmic wonder stretching across the sky like a hazy, glowing river.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Here are several other Twins takeaways from a rough weekend in Denver, which ended on an encouraging note: Ryan shows confidence after first All-Star Game Making his first start since delivering a dominant inning in the All-Star Game on Tuesday, Ryan was outstanding in the series finale.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
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Devin Williams has settled down after a rough beginning of the year, and Luke Weaver remains superb despite some hiccups before the All-Star Break.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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In fact, she was designed to be ethnically ambiguous for that reason, suggested Carlos Cortés, professor emeritus in history at UC Riverside, who consulted the creative team.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Emojis in texts: More than just fun, a tool for connection While emojis can sometimes be ambiguous or misunderstood, especially in sarcastic or complex conversations, their overall impact is positive.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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“Fuzzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuzzy. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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