as in ambiguity
the quality or state of having a veiled or uncertain meaning
the stupefying nebulosity of his philosophical musings
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Recent Examples of nebulosity
Indeed, in star-forming regions such as the Trifid, the radiation sculpts the nebulosity in a way that is somewhat analogous to how wind sculpts rocks in the desert.
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Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2026
As a possible downside, the Odyssey Pro often had trouble picking up faint nebulosity as well as subtle detail in galaxies, and its Deep Dark Technology may have played a role in that.
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PCMAG,
10 Mar. 2025
Photograph of the Pleides star cluster and its associated nebulosity taken on December 8, 1888, with an exposure of four hours.
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H.j. McCracken,
Ars Technica,
13 Sep. 2022
The surrounding nebulosity is amazing, too, shaped by shock waves from other new stars which blast off material during paroxysms - young stars rotate rapidly, blow off huge winds, and have strong magnetic fields, which can lead to epic eruptions.
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Phil Plait,
Discover Magazine,
24 Aug. 2012
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2026
As a possible downside, the Odyssey Pro often had trouble picking up faint nebulosity as well as subtle detail in galaxies, and its Deep Dark Technology may have played a role in that.
—
PCMAG,
10 Mar. 2025
Photograph of the Pleides star cluster and its associated nebulosity taken on December 8, 1888, with an exposure of four hours.
—
H.j. McCracken,
Ars Technica,
13 Sep. 2022
The surrounding nebulosity is amazing, too, shaped by shock waves from other new stars which blast off material during paroxysms - young stars rotate rapidly, blow off huge winds, and have strong magnetic fields, which can lead to epic eruptions.
—
Phil Plait,
Discover Magazine,
24 Aug. 2012
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nebulosity
Noun
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Leadership teams that are ready for change treat ambiguity as part of the job.
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The report released last year from the Office of Performance Evaluations found the money’s use wasn’t addressed in state law, which led to inconsistencies and ambiguity on what it can be used for.
Noun
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That intrigue and mysteriousness still rest in the canyon walls today.
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“Nebulosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nebulosity. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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