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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The flashbacks this week are also quite thrilling, even if there’s not much to say about them yet, given that what’s happening to the Keene siblings remains shrouded in mystery.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • Last month, the brand updated its Instagram profile image to feature a covered logo and posted videos from the stadium showing the shrouded emblem at the entrance and above the scoreboard.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Definition of shrouded
Adjective
  • As lovers of the first film know, Paul is blessed with visions of the future, but his mind has grown clouded since assuming control of the galaxy.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 July 2026
  • And that without this European environment and these European roots, the economic outlook is, at the very least, clouded.
    — Mike Sheen, CNBC, 3 July 2026
Definition of clouded
Adjective
  • Sometimes this little burst of movement triggers noncommittal fish.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026
  • But Mayor Robert Harrington was noncommittal on Charlotte’s next steps and whether the city will change its position on the controversial project.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Definition of noncommittal
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
  • 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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