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as in rainfall
a light or fine rain
a mist was falling on the streets as we drove home
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as in to obscure
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
the damp air misted the window pane
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Recent Examples of mist
Jordyn Brown, Essence, 1 Apr. 2025
Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater
$8 at Amazon
The Mario Badescu Facial Spray is a refreshing face mist that works for all skin types.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 21 Mar. 2025
Violet Goldstone, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
Or mist the rug with a cleaning solution (sometimes solvent-based), work it in with a soft brush or pad, then rub it off with a towel (the homeowner option) or a buffer fitted with a bonnet (the pro version).
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
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Noun
But what really makes this mist a game-changer is its alcohol-free formula.
—Jordyn Brown, Essence, 1 Apr. 2025
Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater
$8 at Amazon
The Mario Badescu Facial Spray is a refreshing face mist that works for all skin types.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
Like a spa day for high-end fabric, the pieces are brushed, steamed and misted back to life.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
Or mist the rug with a cleaning solution (sometimes solvent-based), work it in with a soft brush or pad, then rub it off with a towel (the homeowner option) or a buffer fitted with a bonnet (the pro version).
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mist
Noun
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Some tracks use birdsong or rainfall as a gentle backdrop; others highlight environmental crises with soundscapes of forest fires – an issue that came to light this January in Los Angeles with the wildfires, for example.—
Esha Chhabra,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Northern Mexico has received only one-third of its average rainfall this year, Larson said, which contributes to the dry environment ideal for dust storms.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Morning Fog Effect: Coastal Chilean Wine Perhaps the most visible manifestation of the Humboldt's influence is the morning fog.—
Jill Barth,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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On Thursday at 11:09 p.m. a dense fog advisory was issued by the NWS San Diego CA valid for Friday between 2 a.m. and 9 a.m. for Orange County Coastal.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Iben believes that this simple truth—understood intuitively by earlier generations of investors—has been obscured in an era dominated by short-term thinking and monetary distortion.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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In this natural-color scene, thick smoke obscures the fire’s mark on the land below.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Usually, gender reveal events occur separately from baby showers and baby sprinkles, begging the question of how much is too much to ask of guests in terms of time, travel, and gifts?—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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Kylie's Pink Confetti Sugar Cookie Kylie Jenner's contribution is a pink confetti sugar cookie made with vanilla batter, rainbow sprinkles, and topped with a pink cake batter buttercream.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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When a massive storm knocked out power and sent the world outside into a flickering haze of uncertainty — no streetlights, no signal, no safety net — James was there.—
Nina E. Cerfolio,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Duhamel walks us through Staten's rash actions, still driven by being lost in a haze of grief, including a punch that will have serious repercussions for Staten going forward.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Here, the border of the gayborhood blurs with the gay beach.—
JD Shadel,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025
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The extensive use of glass enhances visibility while blurring the boundaries between the interior and exterior, making every journey feel seamless and connected to the surroundings.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And because the dough is rolled into a log before chilling, there’s no need for cookie cutters—just slice, bake, and drizzle.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2025
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From the High Moon Pool Bar’s all-day menu, don’t miss the maitake mushroom pizza finished in a truffle oil drizzle, the tasty carne asada street tacos and a chocolate chip cookie sundae.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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What To Know The legislation, SB 56, would make unapproved cloud seeding and other similar activities a third-degree felony, punishable by up to five years in prison or significantly raised fines of up to $100,000.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Rival Alphabet also posted strong results last week as AI features integrated into Google Search helped attract more ad dollars and fend off competition from startups like OpenAI, even as its cloud unit growth was hampered by supply shortages.—
Deborah Sophia and Aditya Soni,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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“Mist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mist. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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