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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
Btfbm Faux Fur Coat This faux fur coat adds a fuzzy twist to the classic peacoat look, blending plush comfort with a put-together feel.
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Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The ultimate winter travel accessory is this mini duffle bag that’s $34 off and made from a fuzzy, fluffy fleece.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Their backstories remain fuzzy, but we’re indicated toward root trauma — a troubled relationship with a father, for one.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2026
Punxsutawney Phil scored third from the bottom, ranking 17 out of 19 other cute and fuzzy rodents.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 29 Jan. 2026
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Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The ultimate winter travel accessory is this mini duffle bag that’s $34 off and made from a fuzzy, fluffy fleece.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Their backstories remain fuzzy, but we’re indicated toward root trauma — a troubled relationship with a father, for one.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2026
Punxsutawney Phil scored third from the bottom, ranking 17 out of 19 other cute and fuzzy rodents.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuzzy
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No one understands or exploits that shaggy zone quite like Bannon.—
Josh Tyrangiel,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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Instead of head-to-toe fur, designers and showgoers alike favored coats finished with shearling collars or shaggy trim, details that feel easier, lighter, and more wearable.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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But many have said that the public pledges remain too vague to gauge the program's full impact, and some experts have warned that the program is likely to be constrained by the courts.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Some legal experts and defense attorneys say aspects of the law are vague and could lead to improper arrests and unsuccessful prosecutions in Florida courts.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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To observe the faintest and most distant objects in the universe, telescopes need dark, dry and stable skies, conditions that are increasingly rare on Earth.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Kabocha is usually dark green or orange with faint stripes or bumps on the outside, with vibrant orange flesh on the inside.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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Manscaped’s ‘Hair Ballad’ Several ads trafficked in revulsion as an attention-getter, none more so than this one for a body shaver featuring various clumps of removed body hair singing with their little hairy mouths.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Sweaty skin, particularly sweaty, hairy skin.—
Dawnie Jefferson,
Refinery29,
29 Jan. 2026
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Russia has seen high-profile technology projects fall short before, and without independent demonstrations, PJN-1’s true capabilities are unclear.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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The order comes as the FBI raid has been heavily scrutinized, especially since the target of the investigation is still unclear.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
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But Moltbook illustrates how hazy that vision really is.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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The couple meets again a purposefully fuzzy period of time later, disagreeing on the hazy details.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
29 Jan. 2026
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For much of 2025, their doldrums felt much worse than the typical rough patch that parties endure after bad election defeats.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Unfortunately, peel-and-stick tiles will not hold up well on rough walls and floors or uneven surfaces.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
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Çatak’s anti-state message acquires an ambiguous power as the movie wends onward, with an enigmatic final shot that finds Aziz tasting clear-skies freedom but still from behind confines of a sort.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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Wuthering Heights simultaneously puts too much malevolence on Nelly’s shoulders while also making her final decisions sort of nonsensical, even ambiguous.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Fuzzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuzzy. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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