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as in hazy
filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension
enjoyed the misty view of the thunderous falls from the deck of the sightseeing boat
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as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
I've a misty understanding of the issue but not so much that I could vote intelligently
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Recent Examples of misty
From the misty hills of Harpers Ferry to the cosmic quiet of Green Bank, here’s how to explore one of the country’s most underrated summer destinations from east to west.
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West Virginia Tourism Office, AFAR Media, 9 May 2025
On our radar: the best pair of leggings on the market in a misty blue, relaxed T-shirts, and the brand’s ever-popular belt bag, which almost never goes below $30.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 14 July 2025
From misty forests in the Pacific Northwest to crimson mesas in the Utah desert, here are seven stunning spots to glamp this summer.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Now and then in the distance the misty shadow of a mountain.
—Eileen Chang, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
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West Virginia Tourism Office, AFAR Media, 9 May 2025
On our radar: the best pair of leggings on the market in a misty blue, relaxed T-shirts, and the brand’s ever-popular belt bag, which almost never goes below $30.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 14 July 2025
From misty forests in the Pacific Northwest to crimson mesas in the Utah desert, here are seven stunning spots to glamp this summer.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Now and then in the distance the misty shadow of a mountain.
—Eileen Chang, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misty
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As the largest fire in Florida this year continues to burn in the Everglades, people in South Florida — particularly in Broward County — can expect smoky, hazy skies through the weekend.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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Like much of the U.S., Chicago was under a thick hazy blanket of wildfire smoke, creating dangerous conditions for anyone who breathes, but especially for the elderly and children.—
Marianne Krasny,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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My ideas around him were vague and uninformed, mostly of the stiff host tolerating the younger acts.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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The law is vague and broad and included no room for considering the literary merit of the work, and so the result was a wave of book bans across the state.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Seattle may be primarily known for its grunge music, its vibrant arts and culture scene, and even its temperate, if rainy, weather.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Power outages are common during the heavy storms of Sierra Leone's rainy season.—
Sophia Li,
NPR,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The vodka is crisp with faint cooked cereal aromas.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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But soon, a faint tightness crept into his left foot.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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For the Connecticut Sun and its fans, the past is prideful, the future is murky.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
18 Aug. 2025
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Though the love and dating waters can be murky, the future is nevertheless bright for us.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Misty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misty. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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