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gauze

noun

ˈgȯz

Definition of gauze

as in haze

an atmospheric condition in which suspended particles in the air rob it of its transparency wrapped in the pale gauze of a misty afternoon, the city seemed eerily romantic to the strolling lovers

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Recent Examples of gauze The gauze-like material is incredibly lightweight and easy to wear in the summer heat. — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026 Hospitals across the island face shortages of supplies including syringes, gauze, vaccines and anesthetics. — Andrea Rodríguez, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 They're beautifully designed to stand the test of time, with materials like washable silk, European linen, and organic cotton gauze that keep you comfortable and polished throughout the season. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 First aid and medical supplies such as gauze, bandages, antiseptics, disposable gloves, face masks, syringes, thermometers and blood pressure monitors all were in demand. — Russ Bynum, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gauze

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The Romanov family was fatally shot and bayoneted in a chaotic haze of smoke and dust.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026
And the smoke from the fireworks display left Washington in a haze of poor air quality.

— Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

Definition of haze

Noun

The 23 crew members fought through dense fog and dealt with equipment issues after leaving port on June 5.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
As the fog slowly revealed and concealed the towering limestone islets, the tranquil scenery was a grounding way to experience one of Vietnam’s most spectacular landscapes.

— Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2026

Definition of fog

Noun

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Despite its correction, EWZ remains in a cyclical bull trend as defined by the weekly cloud model, denoted by the shaded area on the chart, which provides support for the uptrend aligned with former resistance near $34.

— Katie Stockton, CNBC, 13 July 2026

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