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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
Mayfair Witches is off to the misty isles of Scotland in its second season, introducing us to new members of the family who still live in the ancestral homelands of their witchy dynasty.
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Grant was gracious in her acceptance, and there were more than a few misty eyes seen around the venue during her speech.
—Larawn Scaife Rhea, The Tennessean, 2 June 2024
Travelers who want to immerse themselves in the stunning jungles and misty highlands of this enigmatic part of Mexico will love exploring Chiapas.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
The sound of the vast rotors rippled through the air tossing up the lagoon’s waters in a misty haze.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Grant was gracious in her acceptance, and there were more than a few misty eyes seen around the venue during her speech.
—Larawn Scaife Rhea, The Tennessean, 2 June 2024
Travelers who want to immerse themselves in the stunning jungles and misty highlands of this enigmatic part of Mexico will love exploring Chiapas.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
The sound of the vast rotors rippled through the air tossing up the lagoon’s waters in a misty haze.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misty
Adjective
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This is a relaxed, easygoing day; however, communications are a bit hazy and could be easily misunderstood.—
Georgia Nicols,
The Denver Post,
2 Mar. 2025
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From that point on, her memory is hazy, according to the suit.—
Claire Healy,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Asking about frustrations in a broad, theoretical sense is too vague to elicit actionable insights.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Forcing schools to teach only the views supported by the federal government amounts to a violation of free speech, the organizations say, and the directive is so vague that schools don’t know what practices cross the line.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The outbreak was detected last year during the rainy season between July and October.—
SAMY MAGDY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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His Burberry trenchcoat proved its versatility in London’s rainy weather.—
Kristen Tauer,
WWD,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Mars will shrink, appearing as a faint reddish speck against the sky.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Any faint chance of heading the panel was decades away.—
David Mark,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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Ivan Stupak, a former Ukrainian intelligence official, told Newsweek that while the details are still murky, the block is likely to significantly impact Ukraine's access to anti-aircraft missiles, especially interceptor missiles fired by the U.S.-made Patriot air defense system.—
Ellie Cook,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Classic largemouth water in a river would be a murky, slow-moving bend with thick cover (think fallen trees, heavy vegetation, and boat docks).—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Misty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misty. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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