as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
managed to discern a blurry, indistinct shadow through the downpour
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Recent Examples of indistinct
Even populous British colonies like Virginia and Pennsylvania grew blurry on their western frontiers, where indistinct borders were protected by a few lonely forts.
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Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
The video contained audio of the girl choking, as well as indistinct banging in the truck.
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
Depending on the moment, the album can feel either profoundly affecting or frustratingly indistinct.
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Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
14 Apr. 2026
Three gigantic abstract paintings lean against the counter, each an indistinct blob of color.
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Joe Hagan,
Vanity Fair,
18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indistinct
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
The video contained audio of the girl choking, as well as indistinct banging in the truck.
—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
Depending on the moment, the album can feel either profoundly affecting or frustratingly indistinct.
—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
14 Apr. 2026
Three gigantic abstract paintings lean against the counter, each an indistinct blob of color.
—
Joe Hagan,
Vanity Fair,
18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indistinct
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indistinct
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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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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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“Indistinct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indistinct. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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