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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
Leo plays a hot-shot CIA operative trying to track a shadowy terrorist kingpin through Iraq and Jordan.
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
In the shadowy underworld of soil, tiny plastic particles are lurking like molecular saboteurs.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
But this season, the biggest mystery may be Emily herself – when secrets from her past and the shadowy group known as CH1M3RA resurface, leading to revelations and a shocking finale that promises to change everything.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Her glam included such standout elements as bold brows and shadowy eye makeup, along with the wet hair trend.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
In the shadowy underworld of soil, tiny plastic particles are lurking like molecular saboteurs.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
But this season, the biggest mystery may be Emily herself – when secrets from her past and the shadowy group known as CH1M3RA resurface, leading to revelations and a shocking finale that promises to change everything.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Her glam included such standout elements as bold brows and shadowy eye makeup, along with the wet hair trend.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shadowy
Adjective
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On Monday, Stefanski was again vague about his quarterback plans.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Underneath these pleasing-but-vague adjectives was a more concrete goal.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
29 Sep. 2025
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But when a mysterious and powerful agent disrupts the negotiations, Brahim discovers the shady side of the business.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Remove a few overhead tree branches if your planting site is too shady.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And that voice in my head — the one bullying me to work harder — was growing a little fainter by the day.—
Jack Korngold,
Rolling Stone,
28 Sep. 2025
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Those figures are a faint piece of context when positioned next to the two numbers that matter, 11 1/2 and 4 1/2, but are part of the total story this week.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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In addition to yards of open grassy areas for Pickles and Franklin to roam freely, there is a pool, sauna, pickleball court, outdoor kitchen, and lots of shaded or umbrella-covered seating.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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On the shaded side of Rio Vista’s Main Street, where the road climbs away from the Sacramento River, sits Foster’s Bighorn, the bar and restaurant that has occupied this spot for 90 years.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Lemon Chiffon and Sundew, Classic Yellow and Armagnac—all evoke dusty landscapes and hazy sunlight.—
Tim Nelson,
Architectural Digest,
24 Sep. 2025
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Frosted glass has an opaque, hazy finish that provides privacy while still allowing in light.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Shadowy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shadowy. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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