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
But even that latter monster showed only a shimmering red blob of a planet with shifting, indistinct imagery.
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Rod Pyle, Space.com, 14 July 2025
And somehow that memory — faint and indistinct — might surpass anything Tim Burton might have been able to craft.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 14 July 2025
Also, look for imperfections in them, such as distorted hands or feet, unrealistic facial features, indistinct or irregular faces, unrealistic accessories such as glasses or jewelry, inaccurate shadows, watermarks, voice call lag time, voice matching, and unnatural movements.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 19 May 2025
In years to come, the memories would have been indistinct.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for indistinct
Rod Pyle, Space.com, 14 July 2025
And somehow that memory — faint and indistinct — might surpass anything Tim Burton might have been able to craft.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 14 July 2025
Also, look for imperfections in them, such as distorted hands or feet, unrealistic facial features, indistinct or irregular faces, unrealistic accessories such as glasses or jewelry, inaccurate shadows, watermarks, voice call lag time, voice matching, and unnatural movements.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 19 May 2025
In years to come, the memories would have been indistinct.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for indistinct
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indistinct
Adjective
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On Monday, Stefanski was again vague about his quarterback plans.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Underneath these pleasing-but-vague adjectives was a more concrete goal.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Amid the hangover of the 0-4 start, students shuffled out their dorms, lured by free food and faint promise of school spirit at the Rose Bowl.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Visitors report hearing faint voices and screams when inside the room.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Lemon Chiffon and Sundew, Classic Yellow and Armagnac—all evoke dusty landscapes and hazy sunlight.—
Tim Nelson,
Architectural Digest,
24 Sep. 2025
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Frosted glass has an opaque, hazy finish that provides privacy while still allowing in light.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Indistinct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indistinct. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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