: 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 … Harold Brodkey

Examples of blurred in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Running until the final general election results come in, the podcast spotlights the 2024 campaign and the blurred lines between politics and entertainment in modern America. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 June 2024 Another great sequence has Liz and Maxine zipping around the studio backlot on a golf cart, providing casual commentary on the blurred lines between reality and illusion in Hollywood. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 June 2024 First, Chip and Hannah’s relationship was mutual and consensual, lacking the blurred lines and abuse of power surrounding Mitch’s affairs. Selome Hailu, Variety, 20 June 2024 Her nails were equally aquatic-inspired, a minimal but impactful design that complemented the blurred floral print of her dress. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 26 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for blurred 

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Word History

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blurred was in 1701

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“Blurred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blurred. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

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