mists 1 of 2

plural of mist
1
as in rainfalls
a light or fine rain a mist was falling on the streets as we drove home

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2
as in hazes
an atmospheric condition in which suspended particles in the air rob it of its transparency a heavy mist obscured our view of the city from the observatory

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mists

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of mist

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Recent Examples of mists
Noun
All Upper Stories rooms also have their own Victrola record players (there’s an in-house record selection to choose a vinyl from), Dyson hair dryers, and skincare sets (think sheet masks and face mists from Knours). Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026 Phlur has a very expansive selection of body mists with a slew of fitting options. Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 30 July 2026 The lighting is somewhere between fantasy and noir, all moody shadows and otherworldly mists, precise and in no way naturalistic. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 July 2026 Altitude, soil composition, rainfall, temperature, sunlight and even seasonal mists all shape how a tea plant grows, and that shows up in the cup, according to Martinez. Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Part of this is embracing the scent layering trend, with its range of perfume oils, EDPs, and body mists. Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 Body mists are usually an easy win for anyone prone to headaches. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 July 2026 People also shelled out for sleep sprays and mists (with orders up by a whopping 632%) to prepare for a deeper reset. Vidhi Choudhary, Fortune, 7 July 2026 Social media has turned budget-friendly body mists and sprays into trending picks, proving that smelling good doesn’t have to mean spending big. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Verb
Epres offers a lightweight pre-wash bonding treatment that mists evenly through the hair without weighing it down, while Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment is an rinse-out option that can be used in place of a hair mask—and remains a editor-favorite K-beauty staple. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mists
Noun
  • That increase has already led to more sunny day flooding, intensified rainfalls and hurricanes, reflected in higher and higher insurance premiums.
    Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Recent storms and heavy rainfalls caused the area to flood again, prompting the city to jump back into action.
    Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This is a tiny amount, millions of times lower than the atmospheric pressure on Earth, resulting from Pluto's thin nitrogen atmosphere that also contains hazes made from organic molecules including methane and carbon monoxide.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Scientists believe seasonal winter clouds and hazes in the region may be limiting how atmospheric dust scatters sunlight there.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • Rather than blocking the sun entirely, the moon obscures only a portion of it, leaving behind the eclipse's signature crescent shape.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The timing of the eclipse — and how long the moon fully obscures the sun — will vary by location.
    Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • It’s covered in chocolate icing and topped with chocolate sprinkles.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Reports vary on the exact level of success or failure of Meghan's brand As Ever, but the jam, flower sprinkles and scented candles have become a bit of a joke.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez , Ashley Papa , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • And fogs are closer to us than clouds.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 31 May 2026
  • Over-the-counter pesticides and fogs will not do the job.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Security Meets Style Expect larger expanses of glass, slimmer frames, and design that blurs the line between indoors and out.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Mistral’s expanding verticals also include defense, a contentious territory as critics, including the pope, warn that the use of AI in battlefield decisions presents unacceptable risks and blurs accountability.
    Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Its endless build-your-own combinations allow customers to select from an extensive list of crusts, cheeses, proteins, sauces, veggies, spices and post-bake glazes and drizzles.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The inside is lined with a spread like Nutella, cookie butter, strawberry jam or peanut butter, then filled with soft serve and finished with fruit, drizzles and toppings.
    Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Southwestern Minnesota will see a few more clouds, and could get clipped by a few showers in the early hours.
    Joseph Dames, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • This was promptly followed by rapidly moving ground-hugging clouds of blistering hot gas and rock fragments, a phenomenon called pyroclastic flow.
    Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Mists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mists. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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