as in hazy
filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension
the village was slumbering peacefully beneath the brumous morning sky
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Adjective
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The crash was caused by pilot spatial disorientation in hazy, dark conditions.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026 -
But the contemporary relevance of the SBA is hazy, which complicates the legal landscape for live sports viewing.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Because fans may not have seen much of Karl in S.F. during this sunny week, this misty mixture of Tanqueray Gin. elderflower liqueur, club soda and fresh lemon juice may have to suffice.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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With an itinerary that can swing from luaus to local restaurants and misty uplands to deep-sea diving, Hawaii demands a packing list as versatile as the islands themselves.—
Natalie Hammond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Be mindful of Liberia flight cancellations and even airport closures during the region’s rainy season of May to October (and sometimes beyond).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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The month of February brought Tet celebrations, rainy weather and the start of spring season sports.—
Michele Cardon,
Oc Register,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But the longer term fiscal picture is murkier.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Under the late afternoon clouds, the water appears murky, too dark to hold a reflection of the soot- and algae-stained warehouses on the pier.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Looking for a thicker platform?—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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His house sits across from what used to be a thick copse of woods.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But over time, that beautiful view can become clouded with soot, haze, and stubborn residue that can dull the flame’s warm glow.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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His process combines acrylic sprays, clouded gradients, and thick, deliberate brushstrokes to achieve depth, contrast and luminosity.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Brumous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brumous. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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