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# blur(radius:options:)

Returns a filter that applies a Gaussian blur.

```
static func blur(radius: CGFloat, options: GraphicsContext.BlurOptions = BlurOptions()) -> GraphicsContext.Filter
```

## Parameters

`radius`

The standard deviation of the Gaussian blur.

`options`

A set of options controlling the application of the
effect.

## Return Value

A filter that applies Gaussian blur.

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