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as in hazy
filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension
enjoyed the misty view of the thunderous falls from the deck of the sightseeing boat
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as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
I've a misty understanding of the issue but not so much that I could vote intelligently
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Recent Examples of misty
At her London Photocall, the root of her hair appears braided, which makes her misty texture more pieced apart.
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Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
Perhaps the key exception to that comes late in the film, when Jay takes a walk alone in the misty woods and as night falls, slips into the memory of a real or imagined heart to heart with Jessica.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
From the thunderous canyons of Utah to the misty peaks of China, 2025 reveals a world not only rich in beauty—but in economic might.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The Alishan Forest Railway is one of the most unique ways to see Taiwan, and offers a scenic, nostalgic ride through misty mountains.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025
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Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
Perhaps the key exception to that comes late in the film, when Jay takes a walk alone in the misty woods and as night falls, slips into the memory of a real or imagined heart to heart with Jessica.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
From the thunderous canyons of Utah to the misty peaks of China, 2025 reveals a world not only rich in beauty—but in economic might.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The Alishan Forest Railway is one of the most unique ways to see Taiwan, and offers a scenic, nostalgic ride through misty mountains.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misty
Adjective
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Lemon Chiffon and Sundew, Classic Yellow and Armagnac—all evoke dusty landscapes and hazy sunlight.—
Tim Nelson,
Architectural Digest,
24 Sep. 2025
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Frosted glass has an opaque, hazy finish that provides privacy while still allowing in light.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
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But those conditions are vague, and largely left to interpretation, Chris Mirasola, a professor of law at The University of Houston Law Center, tells TIME.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
7 Oct. 2025
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Fans reportedly emptied out of the stadium before halftime, and after the final whistle, the 73-year-old former NFL coach was left making vague promises that his team would somehow turn the corner.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Miami office of the National Weather Service called for a rainy weekend ahead in Florida, and the coast is still facing a high rip current risk from the swells left behind by Hurricane Imelda.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Gators were one of the last SEC schools with an indoor practice facility … despite sitting in a state with rainy Augusts/Septembers and playing in a stadium nicknamed The Swamp.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Amid the hangover of the 0-4 start, students shuffled out their dorms, lured by free food and faint promise of school spirit at the Rose Bowl.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Visitors report hearing faint voices and screams when inside the room.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Combs' case was particularly challenging, wading into the murky intersections of consent and coercion, celebrity, complex workplace dynamics and the myriad ways that people cope with trauma.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The lack of government data leaves investors, economists and policymakers with a murkier view of the economy at a crucial moment when concerns are mounting about a weaker labor market and stickier inflation.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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My feelings about Euphoria are fairly clouded now by all the drama surrounding the production.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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Post-pandemic immigration surges, followed by stricter enforcement, distorted many traditional labor-market signals and clouded real-time interpretation of headline statistics.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Misty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misty. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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