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as in rainfalls
a light or fine rain
a mist was falling on the streets as we drove home
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as in obscures
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
the damp air misted the window pane
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Recent Examples of mists
Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The combination of high-tech sleep equipment and lower-tech sensory tools — masks, mists, earplugs — reflects how broad the sleep retreat category has become.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
But all that faded away in the mists of heartache.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 May 2026
It’s been two years since Bella Hadid launched Orebella, and this week, the model dropped a new range of body and hair perfume mists.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 May 2026
The brand is expanding its hit Born in Roma fragrance collection with the introduction of hair and body mists, tapping into a booming product category that is poised to further propel the franchise’s momentum, driven by younger generations.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
The collection includes lip oils, lip mask, body mists, claw clip, and a puffy Bubs bag.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2026
Despite this, many people are still hesitant to add tinted mousses, moisturizers, and mists to their regular beauty routine.
—Tori Crowther, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Face mists are formulated to hydrate and balance the skin, often using nourishing ingredients such as niacinamide, aloe vera, and witch hazel.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
Over the past four years, the brand has expanded from merely fragrance to hair and body mists, body oils, deodorants and candles.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The combination of high-tech sleep equipment and lower-tech sensory tools — masks, mists, earplugs — reflects how broad the sleep retreat category has become.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
But all that faded away in the mists of heartache.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 May 2026
It’s been two years since Bella Hadid launched Orebella, and this week, the model dropped a new range of body and hair perfume mists.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 May 2026
The brand is expanding its hit Born in Roma fragrance collection with the introduction of hair and body mists, tapping into a booming product category that is poised to further propel the franchise’s momentum, driven by younger generations.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
The collection includes lip oils, lip mask, body mists, claw clip, and a puffy Bubs bag.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2026
Despite this, many people are still hesitant to add tinted mousses, moisturizers, and mists to their regular beauty routine.
—Tori Crowther, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Face mists are formulated to hydrate and balance the skin, often using nourishing ingredients such as niacinamide, aloe vera, and witch hazel.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
Plus, this pick leaves behind a scent trail, while most body mists only project upon initial spritz.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mists
Noun
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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
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Wild extremes of temperature, a heat dome, a potent bomb cyclone blizzard, epic rainfalls and violent tornadoes have wreaked weather havoc across the nation.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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The 56-year-old Williams has since found his mind often wanders through hazes of grief to memories of Thomas.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The pads and mask make Fiebig look tough, and the gear obscures the pink hair and distinctive eye makeup.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Her grandmother’s red floral dress reflects onto the frame’s glass in such a way that slightly obscures the black-and-white image of a mother and her two children.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Over-the-counter pesticides and fogs will not do the job.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Barresi and Cuellar hold each other up with palpable tenderness, each one crafting a long, poignant arc from innocence through the fogs and thorns of experience.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
21 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This beefy laptop blurs the line between an elite mobile gaming rig and a local-AI workstation.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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That doctrine blurs the line between soldier and civilian.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The sun returns, especially in the city north, with more clouds and a few early sprinkles to the south.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Garnish with fresh berries, lemon slices, or pink and yellow sprinkles and serve at your cookout alongside a tall glass of lemonade.—
Grace Haynes,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Aerial footage of the fire showed clouds of thick black smoke.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Unlike supermassive black holes, the critics argued, LRDs appeared occluded by much denser clouds of gas, potentially mandating a more direct method for accurately measuring their mass.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Pass the flame over the weed until the foliage darkens.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
16 May 2026
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Its charming glow is often visible even before the sky fully darkens, which is so fitting and poetic when considering both the planetary and astrological essence of Venus, the goddess of love and beauty.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mists. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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