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as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
the shadowy area between tough interrogation and torture
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as in shady
protected from the sun's rays
a shadowy lane that is a mosaic of colors during the autumn foliage season
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Recent Examples of shadowy
The views in all directions, of thick forest, shadowy hillside, and sheer rocky coastline, are marvelous.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
Love planet Venus and shadowy Pluto joining forces in Aquarius signal a moment of intensity and magnetism that can feel sudden and all-consuming.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
That’s been thanks in no small part to Sennecke, who was a shadowy riser that skyrocketed all the way to third overall in 2024.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
Astrophotographer Greg Meyer has captured an evocative image of a shadowy nebula drifting through interstellar space, which conjures the image of a cosmic giraffe galloping through a sea of stars.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
Love planet Venus and shadowy Pluto joining forces in Aquarius signal a moment of intensity and magnetism that can feel sudden and all-consuming.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
That’s been thanks in no small part to Sennecke, who was a shadowy riser that skyrocketed all the way to third overall in 2024.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
Astrophotographer Greg Meyer has captured an evocative image of a shadowy nebula drifting through interstellar space, which conjures the image of a cosmic giraffe galloping through a sea of stars.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shadowy
Adjective
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But ask them the why of this business, and the answers are usually vague.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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Sheinbaum has been incredibly vague about where her country stood, and this week has given roundabout and ambiguous answers to inquiries about the shipments, and dodged reporters questions in her morning press briefings.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Mary sends me shady TikToks about the other girls sometimes.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Full sun today, combined with winds, should help with melting of ice, with the exception shady spots in the Hill Country and into northwest Travis and Williamson counties.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Even during moderate storms, auroras can appear as faint, gray or milky arcs to the naked eye, while appearing vivid in photographs.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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This allows exposures stretching up to 30 minutes, soaking up huge amounts of light to reveal incredibly faint objects in sharp detail.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Two coolers were used for scooping ice under a shaded tent, while the other two sat in direct sun.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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Bridges, ramps, overpasses and shaded areas tend to freeze first.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Jan. 2026
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Scratches, streaks, and a hazy appearance are common results of treating oven glass like any other surface, especially when stains have been baked on for some time.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
28 Jan. 2026
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On the beer front, Good Pressure offers popular styles, including clear and hazy IPAs, a Pilsner, blonde ale and American light lager, plus a handful of hard seltzers.—
Brandon Hernandez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Shadowy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shadowy. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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