MISTS Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

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plural of mist

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 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

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verb

present tense third-person singular of mist

as in obscures

to make dark, dim, or indistinct the damp air misted the window pane

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Recent Examples of mists

Noun

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 can also be used as primers in makeup application. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 16 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 Popular in the wellness community, homemade rosemary brews are used for everything from hair rinses to facial mists and to jazz up one's hydration intake. —

Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026 All while breathing in mists through a nebulizer to open airways and loosen phlegm. —

Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 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

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Noun

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
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