as in husband
the male partner in a marriage
I'll check with the mister and see if we're free that weekend
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Recent Examples of mister
Use a mister or spray bottle to keep the soil moist but not wet.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
Patio misters will be blowing, city pools will be popping and lines at your favorite ice cream shop will be long.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
There are fans and even a few misters especially in the ride queues, but some sun shades would be a very welcome addition.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 22 May 2025
Use an oil mister or a pastry brush to oil the plates, which will prevent the overuse of oil and keep excess oil from building up on the grid plates.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
Patio misters will be blowing, city pools will be popping and lines at your favorite ice cream shop will be long.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
There are fans and even a few misters especially in the ride queues, but some sun shades would be a very welcome addition.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 22 May 2025
Use an oil mister or a pastry brush to oil the plates, which will prevent the overuse of oil and keep excess oil from building up on the grid plates.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mister
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mister
husband
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During Christmas dinner, Martha (72) announces her separation after discovering her husband’s affair with her best friend, upending the holiday as her children and their partners confront their own romantic issues.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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The following day, Kidman filed for divorce from her husband of 19 years, according to court documents.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Mister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mister. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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