sphinxlike

adjective

Definition of sphinxlikenext
as in shadowy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sphinxlike
  1. shadowy
  2. indistinct
  3. faint
  4. shrouded
  5. clouded
  6. noncommittal
  7. shaded
  8. misty
Adjective
  • Informing your supporters that their problems are the result of a shadowy cabal of billionaire conspirators tends to unleash passions that can be difficult to control.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
  • The show shines a light on the world of black operations in the CIA and military, with a focus on the women who serve in those shadowy and secretive roles.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of shadowy
Adjective
  • Yet cycling’s code of ethics is both large and indistinct; the scale of Pogačar’s dominance threatens its traditions.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of indistinct
Adjective
  • Because the new moon falls at virtually the same time, moonlight will not interfere, allowing even faint meteors to become visible from dark locations.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Red baseball stitches affix the quarter and foxing, and a slightly glossy gray Swoosh carries a faint diamond pattern.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of faint
Adjective
  • Transparency transforms shrouded decision-making into visible evidence, ensuring that every action is defensible and grounded in clear reasoning.
    — Mahesh Saptharishi, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • As folks in the West Bay – aka San Francisco – can attest, this month can be supremely chilly and fog-shrouded.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Definition of shrouded
Adjective
  • Cognitive dysfunction, trouble focusing or clouded thinking during chemotherapy treatments is common among many cancer patients.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
  • But in 1982, the waters of public opinion were far murkier—clouded by distance, by denial, and by the convenient myth of neutrality.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026
Definition of clouded
Adjective
  • Or will Dundon, who has been noncommittal about staying, move the team?
    — Esfandiar Baraheni, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • Senate Majority Leader John Thune has been noncommittal on the House package that also divides his own GOP majority, with some Republican senators preferring more money for the military and others demanding the costs be offset with cuts elsewhere.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Definition of noncommittal
Adjective
  • Residents, tribal leaders and advocates say the shaded, overgrown site is a vital urban refuge and cultural landscape, suing Pasadena over tree removal, excavation and potential harm to ancestral remains.
    — Mack Baysinger Follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
  • Martinez recommends looking for these products if your fence is in a consistently humid or shaded area.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026
Definition of shaded
Adjective
  • At Emporio Armani, models walked the runway in gossamer-thin tanks and misty trousers that toed the line between lavender and blue.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 June 2026
  • Base yourself in Cerro Verde or Lago de Coatepeque for crater views and misty mornings above the clouds, then climb Santa Ana Volcano.
    — Angelika Pokovba, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
Definition of misty
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“Sphinxlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sphinxlike. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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