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as in vague
not expressed in precise terms
the specifics of the program proposed by the candidate are rather fuzzy, perhaps intentionally so
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as in faint
not seen or understood clearly
saw a fuzzy outline through the fog
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Recent Examples of fuzzy
Flannel sheets are made of cotton, but the cotton fibers are brushed out to create a fuzzy texture.
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Nena Farrell, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025
The warm and fuzzy feeling of seeing a few familiar faces in the first season evaporated because of a frequently confusing plot about androids.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Wear them with fuzzy slippers and an oversized hoodie while lounging at home, or swap in sneakers if you’re headed to the gym or traveling.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Females are wingless and resemble large, very fuzzy ants, hence their common name.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Nena Farrell, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025
The warm and fuzzy feeling of seeing a few familiar faces in the first season evaporated because of a frequently confusing plot about androids.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Wear them with fuzzy slippers and an oversized hoodie while lounging at home, or swap in sneakers if you’re headed to the gym or traveling.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Females are wingless and resemble large, very fuzzy ants, hence their common name.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuzzy
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Continue on with Banana Republic’s shaggy knit cardigan, a pair of knee-high boots from Jeffrey Campbell, and finally, H&M’s leopard-print ’90s bag.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2025
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And there's an endearingly shaggy side to this film, all the more shocking given its then-record cost.—
Darren Franich,
EW.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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Colleagues in low- and middle-income countries who provide HIV services funded by PEPFAR say that they were instructed to stop work and that the language of Secretary Rubio’s waiver was too vague to have any meaningful impact.—
Gavin Yamey,
TIME,
3 Feb. 2025
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With the sweeping and vague language of Trump’s order and the notorious nature of Guantanamo as a place where human rights abuses can be kept out of sight, will the U.S. be able to defend itself against such accusations with a straight face?—
The Miami Herald Editorial Board,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2025
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In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Firefly shared a video from Blue Ghost showing a very faint and faraway moon, seen for just a moment before the brilliantly bright Earth eclipses the celestial spec as the lander climbs up its orbit.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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The signals emerging from this noise are faint and fragmented.—
Jahan Marcu,
Rolling Stone,
29 Jan. 2025
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Key Ingredients: Basil leaf hairy root blend, sunflower oil, baobab oil Type: Pre-wash oil Best For: Dry scalp, product build-up, all hair textures Size: 3 oz.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2025
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However, plants with hairy leaves or plants in soilless mixes may do better by being watered from the bottom.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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The cause of the collision is unclear, and the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2025
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While its exact cause is unclear, experts believe immune system dysfunction and an imbalance in the skin and gut microbiomes likely play a role in its development.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Which part of the city is hazy — although the film is set in Brooklyn and the characters engage specifically with the borough, excerpts of Roger’s piece, read by Holland in voiceover, often refer to New York more generally.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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Much like the play it’s adapted from, Were the World Mine is hazy, romantic, duplicitous and delightful.—
Sadie Collins,
Them,
24 Jan. 2025
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Miles Byrd finished with 11 after another rough first half (four points, three turnovers).—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Milwaukee is searching for answers after a rough stretch, losing 3 of their last 4 games.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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The forensic evidence might have been ambiguous, but Barnhorst said one thing seemed clear.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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Near the end of the film, a few distinctly uncomfortable scenes steer us toward a heavier, more ambiguous tone.—
Sadie Collins,
Them,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Fuzzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuzzy. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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