1
as in misty
filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension
hazy skies made it dangerous to fly the hazy sunshine so common in August
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in clouded
covered over by clouds
when taking landscape photographs, compensate for dull, hazy skies by emphasizing colorful features on the ground
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
the meaning of "you should" here is hazy—does it mean "you are strongly urged" or "you are commanded"?
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hazy
The smoke forced health officials in the U.S. to send air quality alerts across parts of the Upper Midwest on Tuesday and caused hazy conditions in New York, according to National Weather Service NY.
—
Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 4 June 2025
The company has won awards from the Great American Beer Festival for its hazy IPA, Citrus Surfer Fruited Wheat and Festbier, a Bavarian-style Märzen.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
Though famous for its hazy IPAs, Outer Range has stepped up its game in lagers, pilsners, stouts, saisons and Belgians.
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
In the hazy light, the monochrome landscape seemed devoid of life.
—Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for hazy
Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 4 June 2025
The company has won awards from the Great American Beer Festival for its hazy IPA, Citrus Surfer Fruited Wheat and Festbier, a Bavarian-style Märzen.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
Though famous for its hazy IPAs, Outer Range has stepped up its game in lagers, pilsners, stouts, saisons and Belgians.
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
In the hazy light, the monochrome landscape seemed devoid of life.
—Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for hazy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hazy
Adjective
-
The quick turnaround from a night game, the wet, misty conditions and, most notably, National League Cy Young Award contender Paul Skenes on the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
-
The bright hue on her face was contrasted with a misty shadow on her eyelids and dark brown brows.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
Adjective
-
Burnout is no longer a vague emotional state but a measurable physiological response driven by chronic inflammation, insulin resistance and cellular fatigue.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
-
Many — most? — people have only a vague understanding of what the other is really up to.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
Adjective
-
The highlighting reticles for discoverables are thankfully forgiving — ideal for the murky depths that would otherwise hide them.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
-
The questions, though, are a bit different this offseason, as Toronto’s optimal path forward is pretty murky, and any mistakes management makes in the next few weeks will only compound their issues.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Adjective
-
Then came a ‘faint voice’ May 30, 2025 12:00 PM Read Next National Man vanished in remote national park 2 weeks ago, CO officials say.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
-
The image also shows faint, ghostly rings around Uranus.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
Adjective
-
The celebration blends sacred ritual and community spectacle: locals craft candlelit boats and set them afloat on the Mekong to honor the water spirits and bid farewell to the rainy season.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
-
Hartford Courant Spaun, 34, survived the challenges of the Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania amid rainy conditions over the weekend for his first major victory.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
Adjective
-
The overall matt silver finish contrasts with the dark grey main enclosure.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
-
Navigating the rise of A.I. and its use in entertainment has consisted of grey areas and controversies, but now, major Hollywood players are taking official steps towards legal regulation.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
11 June 2025
Adjective
-
The pup is doing well; however, Nemo remains the smallest of his litter and has a cloudy eye, which may indicate a vision impairment, according to the group's spokesperson.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
-
Despite a cloudy start to the day and rain and storms expected later, the day’s events will continue as planned, the president said.—
Kate Linderman,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
Adjective
-
Non-functioning runway lights, foggy conditions and power lines appear to have factored into the May 22 plane crash that killed Christian rock drummer Daniel Williams, music executive Dave Shapiro and four other people in San Diego.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
-
Plane crashes into San Diego neighborhood A Cessna 550 crashed into a San Diego neighborhood during foggy weather on May 22, setting about 15 homes on fire as well as vehicles.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hazy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazy. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share