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as in rainfall
a light or fine rain
a mist was falling on the streets as we drove home
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as in to obscure
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
the damp air misted the window pane
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Recent Examples of mist
Pat Graham, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2024
The Rio Radiance perfume mist is currently discounted to $20, while the Brazilian Crush Cheirosa 71 mist is 20% off at checkout.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
Rhonda Richford, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024
Joan wasn’t among the advertising-agency employees misted by Guy’s flesh.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
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Noun
On a frigid Friday morning, Vonn, the former U.S. Olympic gold medalist and world champion from Burnsville, darted through the shadows along the speed course at Copper Mountain and through the mist created by the snow makers.
—Pat Graham, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2024
The Rio Radiance perfume mist is currently discounted to $20, while the Brazilian Crush Cheirosa 71 mist is 20% off at checkout.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
The brand collaborated with Régime des Fleurs to create a signature scent for the show, which will mist across the audience to create an atmospheric ambience.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024
Joan wasn’t among the advertising-agency employees misted by Guy’s flesh.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
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Changes in the ocean's temperature can affect tropical rainfall patterns, which in turn can impact weather all over the world.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
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Across the Atlantic, a neighborhood suffering from surges of rainfall and flooding was stepping into a sandbox of its own.Marina Lopes, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Central Florida had a dense fog advisory that lifted around 8 a.m. Cloudy skies are expected to be mostly throughout the area, according to NWS Melbourne.Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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In east-central Florida, the NWS said there may be widespread dense fog advisory through to 10 a.m. Friday.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Wedding Bells In August, engagement rumors began swirling when Gomez posted a mirror selfie that seemingly obscured an engagement ring on her finger with some pink love heart emojis.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Rasche, somewhat challenging his Succession corporate-hanger-on image, opts for a genial warmth that obscures emotional absence.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
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Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or cinnamon stick.Emily Price, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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For an extra festive look, roll the cookies in red, green, and white nonpareil sprinkles instead of sugar, or use holiday kiss candies in the center instead of regular.Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
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In the late summer haze, none of us challenge whether this is fact or myth—the telling of it is what matters most.Kurt Johnson, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
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The winter haze is often caused by an atmospheric phenomenon called an inversion, which can trap smoke, dust and other pollutants in stagnant air.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Fleming discussed how luxury products are increasingly being treated as collectible items, similar to limited-edition art pieces, further blurring the lines between art and commercial fashion.Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, on the ingredient front, peptides are making their way into shampoos, serums, and scalp sprays, blurring the lines between skin care and hair care.Sam Escobar, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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Minnesota Minnesota is experiencing multiple alerts due to freezing drizzle, which is creating hazardous travel and outdoor conditions across various regions of the state.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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Monday night: Patchy drizzle before 11 p.m., then a slight chance of showers after 5 a.m.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 9 Dec. 2024
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The open cluster Westerlund 1 is located roughly 12,000 light-years away, residing behind a huge interstellar cloud of gas and dust.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Tips on how to view astronomical events: The best conditions to see the night sky will be with clear skies without clouds or haze.Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Mist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mist. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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