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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
Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Under her management, the brand expanded its Sephora presence, doubled down on its You fragrance franchise (a category that has driven $100 million in sales for the brand to date, per Leahy’s note), and in June, pushed into new categories such as bodycare and mists.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
Designed to be used with nothing but water, this misting mop doesn’t require you to buy an additional solution and still works wonders on grouted tile.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The Argentinian side offered unique views from the top of the falls with far less being drenched by mist and far more spotting wildlife, like capuchin monkeys.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Under her management, the brand expanded its Sephora presence, doubled down on its You fragrance franchise (a category that has driven $100 million in sales for the brand to date, per Leahy’s note), and in June, pushed into new categories such as bodycare and mists.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
Unlike other mass-market body sprays marketed to teenage boys, this one isn’t abrasive or musk-heavy; it can be misted on enthusiastically in a locker room or before school without overpowering.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
Designed to be used with nothing but water, this misting mop doesn’t require you to buy an additional solution and still works wonders on grouted tile.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mist
Noun
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Mainstream scientists say climate change is behind increasing instances of deadly and costly extreme weather, including flooding, droughts, wildfires, intense rainfall events and dangerous heat.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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According to the World Weather Attribution, its wind speeds were 11% stronger and rainfall totals about 10% higher because of climate change.—
Bob Maliva,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Freezing fog makes driving, boating, flying, and other forms of transportation particularly hazardous.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Streetlights flickered before large parts of the city were plunged into darkness, as a thick fog settled over the streets and temperatures plummeted to –5 degrees Celsius (23 degrees Fahrenheit).—
Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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While Beijing uses code names to obscure some of their military projects, CNN’s research revealed – and then pinpointed – the sites.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Shiri’s face was obscured by an image originally created by Vancouver street artist iHeart.—
Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Many letters slam our new Muslim mayor and now a sprinkle of right-wing, pseudo-Christian babbling?—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The sprinkle of micro cilantro gives it a fresh little kick at the end.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The bag of tricks–Ikue Mori sample-trigger rituals, Orange Milk-adjacent MIDI choir theatrics, Valentina Magaletti kitchen-sink drum thwacking, dubby Sun Araw haze–is endless, but cohesive.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Ektachrome had an additional advantage, which was to give the film the nostalgic haze of an old home movie.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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Much of the film’s drama then ensues inside Teddy and Don’s basement like a pseudo chamber piece as captor and captive face off in a battle of wits, logic and strange faith that blurs the lines between divisive politics, conspiracy and cosmic truth.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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What starts as a cathartic process spirals out-of-control, as the line between justice and madness blurs.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Plus, the cookies are not decorated with Crumbl’s common drizzles, pipings or crumbles.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Serve with a final drizzle of remaining olive oil and a crack of pepper.—
Francesca Giuliani Hoffman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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On-device processing keeps personal data local, while secure cloud services extend functionality with user control.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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That said, don’t wait for perfectly clear skies to head into the hills – even in bright, sunny weather, the Matterhorn loves playing peek-a-boo behind the clouds.—
Rick Steves,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Mist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mist. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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