shadowlike

Definition of shadowlikenext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shadowlike
Adjective
  • Rubin will look for undiscovered asteroids (including potentially hazardous ones heading toward Earth), unimaginably powerful cosmic explosions, and clues about the shadowy dark energy and dark matter that shape the universe.
    Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 1 July 2026
  • With the help of an NYPD detective and Susan's brother, Jacob, Reacher must race against the clock to solve the mystery behind her death and save himself from the powerful, shadowy forces at play.
    Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026
Adjective
  • Addam has a dragon and got to swoop in after all the fighting for the warm and fuzzy stuff.
    Brian Grubb, Vulture, 29 June 2026
  • The therapist was a round, soft woman who sat cross-legged on a fuzzy couch.
    Will Mackin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
Adjective
  • Croatia looked to have tied the game in the final moments, but the faintest of touches by a Croatian player made Croatia offside.
    Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • Look almost directly above Mars for a much fainter, star-like point of light.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Adjective
  • The rapid spread of the disease is exacerbated by the nature of gold mining, which involves muddy pits filled with miners surrounding the town.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 June 2026
  • Catfish and carp, on the other hand, are true bottom feeders, hence the muddy flavor injection in their flesh.
    Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026
Adjective
  • Harvard Health has taken a critical look at Apollo Neuro, and Medscape has warned about uncertain efficacy in at-home vagus stimulation devices.
    Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
  • At the edge of an uncertain frontier, the founders organized people, knowledge, and governance in a way that could survive the unknown.
    Ashok N. Srivastava, Fortune, 3 July 2026
Adjective
  • Move the person into a shaded, cool area, remove their outer clothing and work to cool them down as quickly as possible, preferably with cold water or an ice bath.
    David Yeomans, CBS News, 25 June 2026
  • Dedicated shaded areas will also be essential for PR check-ins, helping prevent iPads from overheating and shutting down in direct sunlight.
    Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 23 June 2026
Adjective
  • On the other hand, a large yard filled solely with small plants can look indistinct unless a few larger plants are added as anchors.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2026
  • And how could such an indistinct and intangible thing be cured?
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
Adjective
  • Around the time a helicopter carrying a newlywed couple departed from their North Georgia wedding venue, the skies were potentially rainy and foggy with a 200-foot cloud ceiling, federal officials said in a preliminary safety report about the deadly crash.
    Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 29 June 2026
  • But Raj is feverish, foggy, and exhausted.
    Bruce Weinstein, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
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“Shadowlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shadowlike. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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