as in ambiguousness
the quality or state of having a veiled or uncertain meaning
the ambiguity of the clairvoyant's messages from the deceased allowed the grieving relatives to interpret them however they wished
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Recent Examples of ambiguity
Her racial ambiguity was perfectly calibrated to an era in which brands were clamoring to amplify their social-media presence by appealing to as many audiences as possible.
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T. M. Brown, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Instead of guiding every step, users can now assign broader tasks and rely on the model to navigate ambiguity and complete workflows.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
That ambiguity underscores a longstanding industry debate over how to classify achievements that blur the line between acting, voice work and technical artistry.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
That ambiguity bleeds into storytelling.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026
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T. M. Brown, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Instead of guiding every step, users can now assign broader tasks and rely on the model to navigate ambiguity and complete workflows.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
That ambiguity underscores a longstanding industry debate over how to classify achievements that blur the line between acting, voice work and technical artistry.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
That ambiguity bleeds into storytelling.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambiguity
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That intrigue and mysteriousness still rest in the canyon walls today.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
13 Sep. 2025
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The uncertainty over how the Supreme Court will rule could be an extra inducement for people suing Bayer to accept the pending deal, which is not dependent on the outcome of the case.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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And du Rusquec’s quiet exit, without a media announcement or permanent replacement, adds to the uncertainty around the brand’s direction.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Ambiguity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambiguity. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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