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as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
the shadowy area between tough interrogation and torture
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as in shady
protected from the sun's rays
a shadowy lane that is a mosaic of colors during the autumn foliage season
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Recent Examples of shadowy
Scott Free’s instantly recognizable, watercolor-style vanity card — depicting a shadowy figure pacing and smoking before turning into a bird — was made by Italian artist Gianluigi Toccafondo.
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James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
Berger mounts whispered conversations in shadowy hallways, deploys slow-motion sequences backed up by an operatic score, and builds striking tableaus of cardinals warily eyeing one another—elements that are then deliberately paired with hammy, self-aware dialogue.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
Visitors have reported seeing shadowy figures, including the ghost of a young girl, and hearing whispers among the urns.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
Still, with the moon renewing itself in the same sign the following day, the enigmatic essence of the dark moon phase cloaks the night with a dense and shadowy aura, intensifying the overall sense of mystery and transformation.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
Berger mounts whispered conversations in shadowy hallways, deploys slow-motion sequences backed up by an operatic score, and builds striking tableaus of cardinals warily eyeing one another—elements that are then deliberately paired with hammy, self-aware dialogue.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
Visitors have reported seeing shadowy figures, including the ghost of a young girl, and hearing whispers among the urns.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
Still, with the moon renewing itself in the same sign the following day, the enigmatic essence of the dark moon phase cloaks the night with a dense and shadowy aura, intensifying the overall sense of mystery and transformation.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shadowy
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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
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Donald Trump’s housing proposals are vague and sometimes nonsensical.Kim Velsey, Curbed, 11 Nov. 2024
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Amid the complaints about various shady men in their lives and the exuberant jostling over who stole whose clientele, there is always the fear of the world outside the salon.Karen D'Souza, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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To avoid having to go upstairs to a guest room for nap time, the shady privacy of a cabana offers a perfect space for young children (or tired parents) to nap.Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Angela allegedly complained of feeling faint and dizzy, and Craig took her to the hospital.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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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
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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
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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
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“Shadowy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shadowy. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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