spindrift

noun

Definition of spindriftnext
as in mist

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Recent Examples of spindrift To talk while icy spindrift needled her legs and snow smothered her head was a sign of just how worried people here are about Trump’s rhetoric. — Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026 Another thoughtful feature: The front vestibule has a flap that blocks spindrift reasonably well, according to Backpacker. — Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, 3 Dec. 2020 A foot of new snow had fallen the night before, and spindrift whipped off La Meije, a sea of icy blue glaciers pocked by crevasses and cliffs unfurling down its flanks. — Kelley McMillan Manley, New York Times, 20 Nov. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spindrift
  1. mist
  2. spray
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  • There are a great deal of Nordstrom Anniversary Sale fragrance exclusives, like a Parfums de Marly Signature Fragrance Duo set and a Diptyque eau de parfum and hair mist set, plus discovery and travel sets from Le Labo, Hermès and more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • Packing a hydrating mist In much of Europe, the heat is intense, especially during the summer.
    — Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026
Definition of mist
Noun
  • The viral beauty launch from Cardi B nourishes hair on wash day, whereas Shakira’s latest spray is the multitasker your vanity was missing.
    — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
  • Another option is to search out water soluble fertilizers that contain calcium and can also be used as a foliar spray and apply them to the plant’s leaves.
    — Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Definition of spray

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“Spindrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spindrift. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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