Thesaurus results for GAUZE

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 easy-to-wear pick is made of breezy, lightweight organic cotton gauze and features a V-neck in the front and back. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026 These summer-ready shorts are lightweight and breezy, due to the cotton gauze fabric. — Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 12 July 2026 Hospitals across the island face shortages of supplies including syringes, gauze, vaccines and anesthetics. — Andrea Rodríguez, Los Angeles Times, 2 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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Noun

Smoke from wildfires in Canada has poured into the United States, causing air quality to plummet and masking landscapes in a thick, brown haze.

— Dakota Smith, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Wildfire smoke consists of microscopic particulate matter, ash and trace minerals that, combined with water vapor, create the haze effect.

— Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 17 July 2026

Definition of haze

Noun

The theater has wind, water, fog, scent, snow, lightning, and vibration effects to capture the feel of being inside the movie.

— Zuri Primos July 18, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
Nass suggests the Gray Lady, a citrusy gin concoction that borrows the nickname for Nantucket’s fog.

— Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026

Definition of fog

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When Madigan resigned in 2021, in addition to his impending corruption scandal, the Hampton story hung over him — and his party — like a black cloud.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
The crisis, which is driven by firecracker use, emissions, and seasonal crop residue burning has prompted emergency measures like cloud seeding.

— Anjalee Khemlani, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of cloud

Noun

There are a great deal of Nordstrom Anniversary Sale fragrance exclusives, like a Parfums de Marly Signature Fragrance Duo set and a Diptyque eau de parfum and hair mist set, plus discovery and travel sets from Le Labo, Hermès and more.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Packing a hydrating mist In much of Europe, the heat is intense, especially during the summer.

— Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026

Definition of mist

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