1
as in unclear
not expressed in precise terms
gave as vague a reply as he could, hoping not to give away the surprise
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2
as in hazy
not seen or understood clearly
I have only a vague idea of what you're talking about
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Recent Examples of vague
But what about those symptoms, however vague by today’s reckoning?
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 27 Sep. 2025
The threats are so vague, and government power so extensive, that this will undoubtedly drive widespread self-censorship and suppress free expression across many communities out of fear.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
State officials called it a temporary measure and remained vague about their reasoning.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Chad Powers is hollow and unconvincing — especially the hints of Russ’ self-improvement and the inevitable vague flirtations between Chad and Ricky — but what if it’s all supposed to be hollow and unconvincing?
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 27 Sep. 2025
The threats are so vague, and government power so extensive, that this will undoubtedly drive widespread self-censorship and suppress free expression across many communities out of fear.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
State officials called it a temporary measure and remained vague about their reasoning.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Chad Powers is hollow and unconvincing — especially the hints of Russ’ self-improvement and the inevitable vague flirtations between Chad and Ricky — but what if it’s all supposed to be hollow and unconvincing?
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vague
Adjective
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The cause of the fire remains unclear.—
Charles Ventura,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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So, despite their predicament, these operators remain hopeful that circumstances will change soon enough, even if now the path is unclear.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Life is mysterious and ambiguous, and so the film to us, is a beautiful representation of that type of experience that is just not captured very often in movies.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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For over a century, the United States has coercively maintained the base against the wishes of the Cuban government, an arrangement prompting political and legal debates surrounding the territory’s ambiguous sovereignty.—
Miriam Pensack,
The Dial,
30 Sep. 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
Adjective
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Seen dangling on James' black bag is the pink fuzzy, monster creature.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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In an Instagram post announcing the new Vibes product, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted a carousel of AI videos, including a cartoon version of himself, an army of fuzzy, beady-eyed beings jumping around and a kitten kneading a ball of dough.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The restaurant’s minimalist design, from the pale wood furniture to the soft globe lighting, feels warm thanks to earthy textures and abundant natural light, creating a calm, modern space, perfect for enjoying a meal.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Aim for pale yellow throughout the day.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But what these murky recommendations largely obscure is the data, which overwhelmingly supports the use of COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy, as evidenced by a massive analysis set to be presented this weekend at an American Academy of Pediatrics conference.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
26 Sep. 2025
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Or is there something murkier here, the leftovers of words or ideas secreted behind the picture frames or even in the very walls themselves?—
Katie da Cunha Lewin
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This obscure rule bars federal funding for mental institutions with more than 16 beds, which critics say is a major barrier to expanding capacity.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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But what these murky recommendations largely obscure is the data, which overwhelmingly supports the use of COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy, as evidenced by a massive analysis set to be presented this weekend at an American Academy of Pediatrics conference.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Vague.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vague. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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