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as in misty
filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension
hazy skies made it dangerous to fly the hazy sunshine so common in August
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as in clouded
covered over by clouds
when taking landscape photographs, compensate for dull, hazy skies by emphasizing colorful features on the ground
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as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
the meaning of "you should" here is hazy—does it mean "you are strongly urged" or "you are commanded"?
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Recent Examples of hazy
The recent Hubble image, which was shared online on March 17, also captures a nebula that casts a hazy blue-greenish shadow over part of the star cluster.
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Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2025
There are so many moments of hazy slow-motion, of dramatic music, the constant shallow depth-of-field camera work.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The record has the pacing of a high-intensity action sequence, but its lyrics communicate a hazy sense of euphoria.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2025
The future of the crackdown remains hazy, however, as the new Trump administration directs a review of all Biden-era firearm regulations and could look to rescind the restrictions.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 26 Mar. 2025
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Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2025
There are so many moments of hazy slow-motion, of dramatic music, the constant shallow depth-of-field camera work.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The record has the pacing of a high-intensity action sequence, but its lyrics communicate a hazy sense of euphoria.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2025
The future of the crackdown remains hazy, however, as the new Trump administration directs a review of all Biden-era firearm regulations and could look to rescind the restrictions.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hazy
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Probably not the cold, misty shorelines of Scotland.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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San Sebastián del Oeste is a misty landscape of colonial architecture, rich coffee culture, and cooler climates that entice travelers to search for ceramic mugs filled with hot coffee and cozy fireplaces: Café Montaña y Productos Artesanales Cafe is an appealing place for such a quest.—
Meagan Drillinger,
AFAR Media,
28 Mar. 2025
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Instead of vague goals, such as align with human values, researchers and developers can talk about specific contexts and roles for AI more clearly.—
Aidan Kierans,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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In fact, those professions grew because the accountant must also talk to clients, ask them questions, make judgement calls about sometimes vague tax code interpretations and execute numerous other judgements on a daily basis.—
Ismail Amla,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Details are still murky with the plan yet to be formally presented to the all-powerful ICC board.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The process, however, has been murky based on which military branch people are looking to return to, with only the Navy offering a solid idea of the decision.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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By subtracting these reference images from the target images, the team effectively removed the star's light, isolating the faint signals from the planets.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Being generally smaller, colder and much darker than a star, exoplanets are also harder to detect, so specialized techniques are required for capturing their faint signals.—
Shi En Kim,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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Recent urban expansion and years of inadequate rainy seasons have significantly increased human-wildlife conflict in the area.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) will conduct tests this rainy season to determine whether the projects are improving as much as expected.—
Courtney Heath,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For a warm and welcoming design idea, such as a patio hugged in greenery, consider a cream-colored block—a nice middle ground between edgy grey concrete and natural stone.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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Lindo, at 6 feet 4 inches, enters the restaurant on an overcast Wednesday afternoon, sporting aviator shades, a thin, grey beanie, and a colorful summer scarf of different orange, pink, and yellow hues.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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There’s a chance of showers Friday night, along with mostly cloudy conditions.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Apr. 2025
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At the moment, however, that future appears to be cloudy.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Steering from inside the bridge on a foggy night or during a downpour can get especially difficult, and dangerous.—
Silvana Paternostro Nathalia Angarita,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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However, the barriers and opportunities facing the research enterprise are a lighthouse in a foggy harbor.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Hazy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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