1
as in confusing
to make (something) unclear to the understanding
an article for the layman that blurs the distinction between the two kinds of cholesterol
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2
as in obscuring
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
evening shadows blurred the view of the valley from the overlook
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Recent Examples of blurring
H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 13 Sep. 2025
This blurring of what is ‘defense’ is important as the potential attack surface becomes both global and digital.
—Brian Walsh, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Joining them are a mix of international stars such as Lorde, Interpol and Turnstile, setting the stage for a genre-blurring, world-class event.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2025
One analysis found that celebrities are twice as likely to divorce as the rest of us, likely due to public scrutiny and the blurring of personal and professional boundaries.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
This blurring of the line between street gangs and rock bands, the interchangeability of instruments made for the musician’s stage and for the warrior’s battlefield, is deliberate and meaningful.
—Peter Ames Carlin, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
At the core of the Aspen event was an ethos of boundary-blurring across disciplines, backgrounds, and senses.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
Supermodel Elton Ilirjani walked the runway, emphasizing the inclusive, boundary-blurring nature of Han’s collection.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
These outlets will often edit videos and use other techniques, like blurring, to protect viewers and the victims.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Reynolds argued that contemporary pop is less about innovation and more about revisiting previous decades, blurring distinct eras, and nibbling away at the present’s identity.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
As with many things in Moore’s young career, her big moment happened quickly, blurring her recollection of some of the details.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
And lately, the gender rules are blurring.
—Janee Bolden, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The hairstylist counts Zendaya, Cynthia Erivo, Lil Nas X, Michaela Coel, Serena Williams, and Shaboozey among his clientele, with his work often blurring the lines between coiffure and couture.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
Over three decades, the community has witnessed the Chens’ children growing up—attending their sports games, hearing them practice piano in the restaurant, and blurring the line between customer and friend.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
The camera was also capturing a growing blurring of the boundaries between the Japanese and Taiwanese urban elite in colonial society.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 13 Sep. 2025
This blurring of what is ‘defense’ is important as the potential attack surface becomes both global and digital.
—Brian Walsh, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Joining them are a mix of international stars such as Lorde, Interpol and Turnstile, setting the stage for a genre-blurring, world-class event.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2025
One analysis found that celebrities are twice as likely to divorce as the rest of us, likely due to public scrutiny and the blurring of personal and professional boundaries.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
This blurring of the line between street gangs and rock bands, the interchangeability of instruments made for the musician’s stage and for the warrior’s battlefield, is deliberate and meaningful.
—Peter Ames Carlin, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
At the core of the Aspen event was an ethos of boundary-blurring across disciplines, backgrounds, and senses.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
Oily to combination skin types can rejoice—blurring pigments combine with oil-absorbing kaolin clay for a long-lasting mattifying effect.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
Supermodel Elton Ilirjani walked the runway, emphasizing the inclusive, boundary-blurring nature of Han’s collection.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
These outlets will often edit videos and use other techniques, like blurring, to protect viewers and the victims.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Reynolds argued that contemporary pop is less about innovation and more about revisiting previous decades, blurring distinct eras, and nibbling away at the present’s identity.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
As with many things in Moore’s young career, her big moment happened quickly, blurring her recollection of some of the details.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
And lately, the gender rules are blurring.
—Janee Bolden, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The hairstylist counts Zendaya, Cynthia Erivo, Lil Nas X, Michaela Coel, Serena Williams, and Shaboozey among his clientele, with his work often blurring the lines between coiffure and couture.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
Over three decades, the community has witnessed the Chens’ children growing up—attending their sports games, hearing them practice piano in the restaurant, and blurring the line between customer and friend.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurring
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Since its creation in 2007, only about 2% of applicants had successfully received forgiveness before the pandemic, largely due to confusing eligibility rules and administrative mismanagement.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Beneficiaries would have to verify their own identities by using an often-confusing web portal or by traveling to a field office to do it in person.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The distance blur can also be dramatic, obscuring your view of what’s to come and essentially hiding its beauty.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Then there’s a period where addiction is obscuring whatever that initial wound is.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
1 Sep. 2025
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The 30-hour search for a suspect Across the country, the killing of the prominent political figure and media personality – the latest in a string of political violence incidents – had sowed shock and confusion.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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In one notable instance, antipathy toward business has led to confusion and unnecessary tension.—
Kerry Jackson,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gordon gives examples of self-affirmations--facts to say to yourself when feelings of doubt are clouding them--that are science-backed, too.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Wildfire smoke can travel hundreds of miles, clouding skies and choking air quality in distant cities.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the bigger picture for Iran’s oil revenue is darkening as other potential buyers hang back.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
14 Sep. 2025
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Flowers are typically pale blue to lavender, darkening along the midrib and toward the tip of each petal.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Some data types can be encrypted randomly, obfuscating enough of the data to stymie hackers—such as using only the last four digits of your credit to confirm your purchase identity.—
Srinivas Shekar,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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High-Heat-Safe Alternatives While enameled cast-iron cookware is excellent to use for braising, roasting, baking, or gentle stovetop cooking, certain high heat applications like searing steak or blackening fish are best done in other types of pans, like traditional cast iron or stainless steel.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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Each footstep sent up clouds of dust and ash, coating everything, including my mouth and teeth, in fine grit, blackening my snot and saliva.—
River Selby
August 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Just with way worse WRs and a changing defensive landscape designed at taking away explosives and muddying the waters for offenses.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 Sep. 2025
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Further muddying the waters, Californians will likely have to parse dueling recommendations on vaccine use.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Blurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurring. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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