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 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.
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
Weaver recommended installing intermittent misters and fans, such as the ones that are used at lines at Universal, to help cool visitors on Park Avenue during the summer months.
—Tyler Williams, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2025
Cucumber and aloe help soothe skin, while the fine mister ensures the makeup on your face doesn't get disturbed.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
The former will get your children soaked thanks to several sprinklers, misters, and a bucket of water—which dumps approximately every five minutes—and the latter?
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 1 Oct. 2024
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
Weaver recommended installing intermittent misters and fans, such as the ones that are used at lines at Universal, to help cool visitors on Park Avenue during the summer months.
—Tyler Williams, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2025
Cucumber and aloe help soothe skin, while the fine mister ensures the makeup on your face doesn't get disturbed.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
The former will get your children soaked thanks to several sprinklers, misters, and a bucket of water—which dumps approximately every five minutes—and the latter?
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mister
husband
Noun
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Court documents indicate Suzanne Morphew wanted to leave her husband, but was waiting for the right time.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Many access the internet only on devices controlled by someone else: a husband, a father, or a shopkeeper.—
TrickleUp,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Mister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mister. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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