: characterized by dimness, indistinctness, or obscurity
the blurred names on the gravestones
: lacking clarity or sharpness : blurry
a blurred photograph
blurred vision
blurredly
adverb
I am being lifted into the air—and even as I pant and stare blurredly, limply, mindlessly, a map appears, of the dark ground where I ran …
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Harold Brodkey
Harold Brodkey
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Editor’s picks Tyler’s life has long played a role in his world-building, and the blurred line at one point felt revelatory.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2024
More serious complications can arise if the virus spreads to the eyes, leading to a condition called herpes simplex keratitis, which can cause blurred vision and even permanent damage if left untreated.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Precision doesn’t count for much here; blurred lines and shine fare better in the sun.
—Alyson Zetta Williams, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Clear boundaries: Establish clear expectations and boundaries between work and personal life to prevent burnout and blurred lines.
—Raul Handa, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2024
More serious complications can arise if the virus spreads to the eyes, leading to a condition called herpes simplex keratitis, which can cause blurred vision and even permanent damage if left untreated.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Precision doesn’t count for much here; blurred lines and shine fare better in the sun.
—Alyson Zetta Williams, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Clear boundaries: Establish clear expectations and boundaries between work and personal life to prevent burnout and blurred lines.
—Raul Handa, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Blurred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blurred. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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