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If an idea seems nebulous, what is it lacking?

nebulous

[neb-yuh-luhs] / ˈnɛb jə ləs /


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The flesh of this movie is its body, comprised of nebulous ideas.

From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026

A sippable sweet treat: Refreshers—a nebulous class of drinks similar to lemonade or smoothies—are taking over menus from Starbucks to McDonald’s.

From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026

I believe Johnson on the good intentions of the bill in addressing those real if nebulous difficulties, but you know what they say about the best-laid plans.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026

But its route to a return that matches its debt-fueled investments in AI computing power is nebulous at best.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026

Those things seem too nebulous to have a concrete location in a person’s body.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth




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