brumes

noun

plural of brume
as in hazes
an atmospheric condition in which suspended particles in the air rob it of its transparency cloaked in the early-morning brume, the village did indeed look like some long-lost Brigadoon

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  1. hazes
  2. fogs
  3. clouds
Noun
  • Upper hazes on gas giants have been studied ad nauseam, but microphysical processes beneath the main cloud layer remain an enigma.
    — Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The scientists also want to gain a more detailed understanding of the three-dimensional structure of the decagon's clouds, hazes, winds and temperatures.
    — Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of hazes
Noun
  • And fogs are closer to us than clouds.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 31 May 2026
  • Over-the-counter pesticides and fogs will not do the job.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of fogs
Noun
  • Low clouds that developed overnight gradually lifted and scattered, allowing more sunshine and temperatures to climb into the lower 90s.
    — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The welcome sight of clouds brought me back to one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants, Pho Hue Oi in Redondo Beach.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of clouds
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“Brumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brumes. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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