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also pixillated
as in dazed
suffering from mental confusion
a pixilated waitress who couldn't seem to get anything straight
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Recent Examples of pixilated
In One Kind of Story, for example, Box pairs a large, pixilated self-portrait with photographs of her female family members in the periphery.
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Shantay Robinson, ARTnews.com, 18 Dec. 2024
With 30 Disney characters and tons of interactions, the pixilated present keeps them entertained on those impossibly long work days.
—Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Williams reimagined the print, introduced by the French Maison in 1889, with a pixilated twist for his first collection, appearing on an assortment of lengthy overcoats, matching suits, and one stylish collarless tapestry jacket.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 June 2023
Offering feedback cultivates a supportive environment that encourages employee growth, reduces misunderstandings, and ultimately boosts productivity—each of which can be even more complex and complicated to achieve through a pixilated screen.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023
Behind them, a scrim angled up to the sky played what appeared to be heavily pixilated clouds and flames.
—Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2016
The bomb is in fact a functioning alarm clock dressed up to look like a science-fictional nuclear popper (alas, there are no pixilated Light-Brite cartoon characters…), with the innards encased in a translucent red plastic case.
—Rob Beschizza, WIRED, 5 Feb. 2007
Shantay Robinson, ARTnews.com, 18 Dec. 2024
With 30 Disney characters and tons of interactions, the pixilated present keeps them entertained on those impossibly long work days.
—Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Williams reimagined the print, introduced by the French Maison in 1889, with a pixilated twist for his first collection, appearing on an assortment of lengthy overcoats, matching suits, and one stylish collarless tapestry jacket.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 June 2023
Offering feedback cultivates a supportive environment that encourages employee growth, reduces misunderstandings, and ultimately boosts productivity—each of which can be even more complex and complicated to achieve through a pixilated screen.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023
Behind them, a scrim angled up to the sky played what appeared to be heavily pixilated clouds and flames.
—Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2016
The bomb is in fact a functioning alarm clock dressed up to look like a science-fictional nuclear popper (alas, there are no pixilated Light-Brite cartoon characters…), with the innards encased in a translucent red plastic case.
—Rob Beschizza, WIRED, 5 Feb. 2007
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pixilated
Adjective
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Still, some songs can disrupt our dazed habit of barely listening and give us something to participate in.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
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But plenty of people tell of being left dazed and destabilized by ayahuasca ceremonies and struggling to return to their previous lives; some make sudden life changes that only bring distress and further trauma.—
Mattha Busby,
Rolling Stone,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Olivier tried successfully to get the reader to understand how a gentle, pacific young man could come to kill more than a thousand people, and so capturing the tone and empathetic portrayal not only of Simo Häyhä and his colleagues but also of the often-bewildered Russian soldiers was essential.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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The usually positive Gauff went negative, lacked energy and seemed bewildered and overwhelmed.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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New parking regulations in the Strip District However, Federal Street isn't the only place leaving drivers confused.—
John Shumway,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Before long, a confused Sage ran away from home.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There are driver-specific factors that also increase safety risk on Houston highways, such as fatigue, distracted driving, speeding on suboptimal roads, and insufficient training.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2026
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An enforcement campaign typically describes a targeted and visible ticketing effort, most often focused on citations for things like impaired or distracted driving.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Staff described students being unable to focus, becoming dizzy and even fainting.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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When the ride stopped, the dizzy players rushed to an empty carnival to look for money before racing back and grabbing a seat on the attraction, as seats were removed each round in a musical‑chairs‑style elimination.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The crowd erupted as Brady posed for photos, signed autographs and ripped packs alongside stunned fans.—
Andy Scholes,
CNN Money,
23 Feb. 2026
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Bergsma was pretty stunned too.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Pixilated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pixilated. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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