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
Joe couldn't stub his toe without ten people wanting to run at him waving bales of gauze.
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CBS News, 31 May 2026
Cotton gauze, jersey and silk were joined by linen with a denim-like look, knits and poplin to balance the lightweight collection with more structured pieces.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Maybe the wire wings covered in blue gauze strapped to my back could lift me into the air.
—Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
The company mass produced sterile surgical supplies, including sutures, gauze and bandages.
—Michael L. Diamond, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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CBS News, 31 May 2026
Cotton gauze, jersey and silk were joined by linen with a denim-like look, knits and poplin to balance the lightweight collection with more structured pieces.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Maybe the wire wings covered in blue gauze strapped to my back could lift me into the air.
—Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
The company mass produced sterile surgical supplies, including sutures, gauze and bandages.
—Michael L. Diamond, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gauze
Noun
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Smoke from a series of wildfires that have burned more than 20,000 acres across South Florida began to ease Sunday, bringing clearer skies to some communities after days of heavy haze and poor air quality.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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The haze later cleared with the game going ahead.—
Adela Suliman,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Noun
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Blackened with volcanic rock and encircled by towering waves, the tumultuous scenery makes a vivid psychic landscape for So Help Me God, a rambling spell of ’70s-era soul and exuberant orchestral folk-pop that sweeps through the fog of heartbreak and the clarity of self-discovery.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Kansas City’s morning commute will be accompanied by showers and non-severe storms before clouds clear out and give the region a sunny break.—
Kendrick Calfee
June 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Subtle audio tracks the sound of ice on the move, views of clouds passing over glass-like ice, and there's the eventual memorial for Ok.—
Erika Owen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The shift matters because budget body mists and signature sprays are reshaping how shoppers build a fragrance wardrobe.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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The best scent picks at Dollar Tree Dollar Tree has leaned into the body mist trend with a rotating lineup of SPA Luxury sprays that mimic the soft, layered fragrances popular on social media.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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“Gauze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gauze. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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