: characterized by dimness, indistinctness, or obscurity
the blurred names on the gravestones
: lacking clarity or sharpness : blurry
a blurred photograph
blurred vision
blurredly
adverb
I am being lifted into the air—and even as I pant and stare blurredly, limply, mindlessly, a map appears, of the dark ground where I ran …
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Harold Brodkey
Harold Brodkey
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There are also several blurred areas in the photo, including Kate’s hand on Louis’ waist, parts of Kate’s hair and the greenery behind Charlotte.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
Since the photo was released early Sunday, sleuths on X have questioned its authenticity, pointing to what appear to be wonky-looking body parts and blurred edges that don’t appear to be real.
—Elise Wrabetz, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2024
Relapses came with blurred vision or numbness in one of her limbs.
—Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
The Vision Pro produced an unflattering portrait of me with no cheekbones and blurred ears.
—Brian X. Chen, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2024
Action Pan: Action pan works in the opposite way to long exposure, blurring the background while keeping the (moving) subject in focus—so a clear and visible train inside a blurred tunnel.
—David Nield, Popular Science, 7 Feb. 2024
In Illinois, health officials are warning medical providers to be on the alert for patients with botulism after two people became ill and were hospitalized with symptoms including blurred vision, droopy face and difficulty breathing.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2024
Most people who visited emergency rooms with concerns of watery eyes or blurred vision were mainly fine, Mount Sinai ophthalmologist Avnish Deobhakta told NPR.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Experts say that looking at the eclipse with a naked eye can cause blurred vision, floaters, blind spots, or low vision.
—Armani Syed, TIME, 8 Apr. 2024
Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
Since the photo was released early Sunday, sleuths on X have questioned its authenticity, pointing to what appear to be wonky-looking body parts and blurred edges that don’t appear to be real.
—Elise Wrabetz, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2024
Relapses came with blurred vision or numbness in one of her limbs.
—Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
The Vision Pro produced an unflattering portrait of me with no cheekbones and blurred ears.
—Brian X. Chen, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2024
Action Pan: Action pan works in the opposite way to long exposure, blurring the background while keeping the (moving) subject in focus—so a clear and visible train inside a blurred tunnel.
—David Nield, Popular Science, 7 Feb. 2024
In Illinois, health officials are warning medical providers to be on the alert for patients with botulism after two people became ill and were hospitalized with symptoms including blurred vision, droopy face and difficulty breathing.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2024
Most people who visited emergency rooms with concerns of watery eyes or blurred vision were mainly fine, Mount Sinai ophthalmologist Avnish Deobhakta told NPR.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Experts say that looking at the eclipse with a naked eye can cause blurred vision, floaters, blind spots, or low vision.
—Armani Syed, TIME, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Blurred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blurred. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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