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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
This season has been filled with all sorts of unsavory drama, including a party turned incestuous, a surprise cameo (and unsettling monologue) from Sam Rockwell and an Inigo-Montoya-esque confrontation with a shadowy landowner.
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Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Could that shadowy figure at the prow be someone from Edward’s tale?
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
Unregulated and marked by , this shadowy industry faces growing scrutiny over both ethical issues and public health risks.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Blackmailed by a shadowy figure, Lazarus, she’s forced by Lazarus to punish other rapists who have not been brought to justice.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Mar. 2025
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Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Could that shadowy figure at the prow be someone from Edward’s tale?
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
Unregulated and marked by , this shadowy industry faces growing scrutiny over both ethical issues and public health risks.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Blackmailed by a shadowy figure, Lazarus, she’s forced by Lazarus to punish other rapists who have not been brought to justice.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shadowy
Adjective
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Maddox does not make vague threats toward people who run afoul of him.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
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The administration has been more vague, however, on programs such as classes that teach Black history.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
3 Apr. 2025
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It’s implied that before going into construction, Levon had brought his military training into civilian life in some shady (though likely heroic) capacity or another — maybe even kidnap recovery.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2025
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During a recent conversation with legendary radio host Big Boy, the 26-year-old spoke about her haters and shady tension that led to this notion.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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Deeper within the planet, though, the surface might be emanating a faint red, due to incandescence resulting from being baked by its star.—
Shi En Kim,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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Fore one, telescopes have difficulty distinguishing the faint light from a planet from the much brighter light emitted by its host star.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Japanese photographer has produced a series of hazy images that play with perspective and reflections to showcase multiple angles of the women’s collection designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri, which is set to be unveiled on April 15 in the garden of Tō-ji Temple in Kyoto.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Even sketchier are characters like Isaac and Hanrahan, ruthless military types who never really transcend that hazy description despite being played by formidable actors Jeffrey Wright and Alanna Ubach, respectively.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Shadowy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shadowy. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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