shadowlike

adjective

Definition of shadowlikenext
as in shadowy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shadowlike
  1. shadowy
  2. fuzzy
  3. faint
  4. muddy
  5. uncertain
  6. shaded
  7. indistinct
  8. foggy
Adjective
  • Utopia follows a group of nerds who discover a comic has been predicting historic events and accidentally unmask a shadowy conspiracy.
    — William Worrall, Space.com, 15 July 2026
  • The big mic drop at the conclusion of the finale turns out that Paula is a stone-cold (if possibly accidental) killer after all, and that the shadowy Souter Group is going to make her pay for her sins.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 15 July 2026
Definition of shadowy
Adjective
  • The extra work to spot it may be worth it, though, to see the space object's fuzzy glow and striking tail.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 July 2026
  • Cece got out of bed, put on a pair of fuzzy pink slippers, and stomped to her mother’s office.
    — Jessica Contrera, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Definition of fuzzy
Adjective
  • Instead of true invisibility, the drone dissolves into a faint, ghostly blur that blends into whatever is behind it.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
  • Unfortunately, both showers peak this year beneath an almost full Buck Moon on July 30-31, which will wash out many fainter meteors.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of faint
Adjective
  • With Jagger’s vocals often buried deep in the muddy and murky mix, the album initially sounds like a druggy demo.
    — Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • The rains breached reservoirs, including the dramatic collapse of part of a dam in Hengzhou that inundated a wide area with fast-flowing muddy water.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Definition of muddy
Adjective
  • From premium pet food to medical care Whether GLP-1 drugs eventually become commonplace in veterinary medicine remains uncertain.
    — Elsa Ohlen,Carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026
  • The young Brits' last year in secondary school finds Charlie starting a pride club, Nick worrying about an uncertain future, and both considering the impact of long-distance love.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of uncertain
Adjective
  • To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
  • To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of shaded
Adjective
  • There, a holiday somewhere hot and indistinct, the only clear memory compressed into the feeling of rough grains of sand studding her feet.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of indistinct
Adjective
  • Everyone—joggers, dogs on walks—looked far more chipper than me in the 60-degree foggy weather.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026
  • Yes, winters are cold and foggy, but retirees who don’t want to forgo metropolitan amenities, such as theaters, museums, and festivals, should look to this northern city.
    — Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Definition of foggy
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“Shadowlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shadowlike. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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