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adjective

Definition of blearnext
as in vague
not seen or understood clearly I can't describe him; all I saw was a blear figure for an instant

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blear

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verb

ˈblir How to pronounce blear (audio)
as in to obscure
to make dark, dim, or indistinct her image was bleared, as if I were staring at it through a watery lens

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blear
  1. vague
  2. obscure
  3. faint
  4. blur
  5. hazy
  6. darken
  7. dim
Adjective
  • There are vague references to Wyler’s work in Kabul and Beirut and her concerns for Afghan women after the U.S. withdrew from the country.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Donald Trump’s housing proposals are vague and sometimes nonsensical.
    Kim Velsey, Curbed, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of vague
Verb
  • For example, Private Relay obscures your IP address while browsing the web using Safari.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • In 2020, President Biden won both, but his advantage in the popular vote and Electoral College obscured how close the election was.
    Jared Gans, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of obscure
Adjective
  • Angela allegedly complained of feeling faint and dizzy, and Craig took her to the hospital.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Supermoons can appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than the faintest moon of the year.
    John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of faint
Verb
  • While the script is blurred, there are circles and notes indicating edits.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2024
  • This also includes setting boundaries so that the lines are not blurred between work and your personal life.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of blur
Adjective
  • Though his time with his father ended at an age when memories are hazy for most, Sean’s recollections are unusually vivid.
    Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
  • But whether Harris would wholeheartedly support natural gas, including critical pipeline infrastructure to transport that gas for power generation, home heating and export to U.S. allies, is still hazy.
    Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of hazy
Verb
  • In another unusual move, Jeffries kept certain store windows darkened to create a mystique and had eager, curious customers kept standing on line outside waiting to get in.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Photograph: Daisuke Takimoto In addition, when the doors are closed, the liquid crystal shutters on the windows on both sides will darken to create a dimmer, more private space.
    Daisuke Takimoto, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of darken
Verb
  • The depth of feeling for the actor by his peers and fans became immediately evident when the League’s initial announcement that only some venues would dim their lights was met with massive backlash from the community.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
  • But his enthusiasm dimmed after updating to iOS 18.2 beta last week.
    Jackie Snow, Quartz, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of dim
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