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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
The brief clip showed off a new cast of characters, beginning with fuzzy television static before exploding into a montage propelled by intense music and kinetic bursts of action, carrying on the spirit of the first season through energetic animation and heavily stylised art.
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Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
That colorful caterpillar in your garden may look cute and fuzzy, but steer clear!
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
While the skin's fuzzy texture may not appeal to everyone, the peel contains additional fiber and antioxidants.
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Jennifer Berger,
Verywell Health,
22 June 2026
Girls Like Girls is an emotional, poignant, and honest story with a talented cast that brings out those warm, fuzzy feelings of a time when things felt genuine and simple – youth.
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Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
That colorful caterpillar in your garden may look cute and fuzzy, but steer clear!
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
While the skin's fuzzy texture may not appeal to everyone, the peel contains additional fiber and antioxidants.
—
Jennifer Berger,
Verywell Health,
22 June 2026
Girls Like Girls is an emotional, poignant, and honest story with a talented cast that brings out those warm, fuzzy feelings of a time when things felt genuine and simple – youth.
—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuzzy
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Two years later, Swift pushed the bounds of her beauty yet again, pairing a white, deep V-cut gown with a shaggy bob.
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In most respects the man was unremarkable, just another shaggy head of hair in a sea of skater-boy business casual.
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There’s no reason to think, for example, that decisions made by political appointees based on vague standards would be any more transparent than those made by peer reviewers based on scientific merit.
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American Mission’s partnership with the company, as well as the ads’ vague message about Donalds, exemplify the opaque nature of the AI industry’s spending in the 2026 election cycle.
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Croatia looked to have tied the game in the final moments, but the faintest of touches by a Croatian player made Croatia offside.
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Look almost directly above Mars for a much fainter, star-like point of light.
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The ambitious series will debut new episodes later this year, making this the perfect time to prop up your hairy feet and marathon the first two seasons.
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The threat that these hairy tanks (some can weigh over 1,500 pounds) pose to drivers is so great that Volvo, a brand synonymous with safety, built their own life-sized rubber replica.
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Yet whether van Dijk will still be in uniform in 2030 is unclear, making this a chance the Netherlands can’t afford to lose.
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Any plan for data retention policies remains troublingly unclear, and there’s seemingly been no privacy impact assessment weighing the privacy implications of centralizing so much sensitive data in the White House, the Guardian reported.
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Nearly everyone knows the Boston Tea Party; many can summon at least a hazy memory of the Stamp Act or the Townshend duties.
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That could result in a slightly muted sky and a softer, hazier sun angle through the afternoon, though surface visibility impacts should remain limited.
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Mariana is not pleased to hear this, and he's got some rough-looking dudes with him.
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Dual suspension helps smooth rough trails, hydraulic disc brakes provide dependable stopping power in changing conditions, and four-inch fat tires improve traction across gravel, dirt, sand, and pavement.
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Vermeule—a former clerk for Scalia—proposes that conservatives should read the Constitution’s ambiguous phrases and general structure in an openly moral way, drawing on principles grounded in the nature and purposes of government.
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Without a unified, clean, and accessible data structure, AI outputs quickly become ambiguous, hallucinated, and diluted, deepening the clarity crisis rather than resolving it.
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“Fuzzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuzzy. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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