as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
managed to discern a blurry, indistinct shadow through the downpour
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Recent Examples of indistinct
The video contained audio of the girl choking, as well as indistinct banging in the truck.
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Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Depending on the moment, the album can feel either profoundly affecting or frustratingly indistinct.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
Three gigantic abstract paintings lean against the counter, each an indistinct blob of color.
—Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
The wagon wheels were fun in theory, but overcooked to the point that pasta and sauce blurred into a soft, indistinct bite (not so fun).
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
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Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Depending on the moment, the album can feel either profoundly affecting or frustratingly indistinct.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
Three gigantic abstract paintings lean against the counter, each an indistinct blob of color.
—Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
The wagon wheels were fun in theory, but overcooked to the point that pasta and sauce blurred into a soft, indistinct bite (not so fun).
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indistinct
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indistinct
Adjective
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Critics say Burnham’s politics are vague and fail to grapple with tough issues, such as where the money will come from to pay for his pledges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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The truth is that the entire premise of the Cybercab rests on the promise of true autonomous operation, and that's the part that remains frustratingly vague.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 19,
New Atlas,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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However, some observers have reported hearing faint crackling or hissing noises during intense displays.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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June's new moon is finally upon us, bringing with it a handful of precious dark nights in which to explore the wonders of the starry sky, before the familiar sight of the waxing lunar crescent returns to hide fainter targets from view.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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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,
17 June 2026
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Three signature beer varieties were poured by the craft brewery, including its Kit Kupker, an amber ale; Devil’s Paint Box, a West Coast IPA; and Honest Haze, a hazy IPA.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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“Indistinct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indistinct. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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