obnubilated

adjective

as in shaded

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obnubilated
  1. shaded
  2. undefined
  3. concealed
  4. indistinguishable
  5. clouded
  6. foggy
  7. shrouded
  8. cloudy
Adjective
  • Lichens are normally found on older shaded leaves that drop from the trees during spring.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Mowing with the mower at its highest setting keeps the turf canopy full and shaded.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of shaded
Adjective
  • But the agreement subsequently collapsed as Washington and Tehran started fighting over shipping routes, which were left undefined in the deal.
    — Spencer Kimball,Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Such terms can obscure critical job details, hinting at chronic understaffing, unrealistic expectations, or undefined after-hours availability.
    — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of undefined
Adjective
  • In another instance, investigators identified a gray button on a test-taker's shirt as a concealed camera.
    — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 25 June 2026
  • Kentucky lawmakers will likely let our columnist Joe Gerth down again by overriding the veto of a bill that would allow 18-, 19- and 20-year-olds to carry concealed guns.
    — Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Apr. 2026
Definition of concealed
Adjective
  • In a video of the evacuation Enciso pulled up on his phone, Ravenswood streets are indistinguishable from the adjacent waterway – save for cars and rooftops poking up through the flood.
    — Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But, in the event of a glitch, transporter rooms effectively become highly sophisticated 3D printers, creating duplicates indistinguishable from the original beamee.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of indistinguishable
Adjective
  • The story in Transylvania, part of what the Romans called Dacia, is somewhat clouded by present-day nationalist narratives, but seems to have followed a similar pattern.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 July 2026
  • Cognitive dysfunction, trouble focusing or clouded thinking during chemotherapy treatments is common among many cancer patients.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Definition of clouded
Adjective
  • But as Haisfield points out, July and August tend to be foggy, and the sun really shows up in September, bringing some of the clearest, warmest days of the year.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Then, winter returned for a brief April interlude, to be followed by an intermittently toasty and foggy May.
    — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of foggy
Adjective
  • That investigation remains shrouded in secrecy and no criminal charges have been filed.
    — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Death itself arriving in the room, a shrouded presence that was, unexpectedly, soothing.
    — Sai Rajagopal, STAT, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of shrouded
Adjective
  • Showers and storms are moving through Minnesota Thursday morning, with a cloudy day set to follow.
    — Chris Shaffer, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Merced will see partly cloudy skies, the weather service said.
    — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of cloudy
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“Obnubilated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obnubilated. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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