as in haze
an atmospheric condition in which suspended particles in the air rob it of its transparency
wrapped in the pale gauze of a misty afternoon, the city seemed eerily romantic to the strolling lovers
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Recent Examples of gauze
Designed in-house and exclusive to Anthropologie, Celandine offers playful colors and prints, novelty textures, breathable gauze and linen fabrics that offer a range of sensibilities from preppy to sensual and reflect the spirit of adventure and relaxation.
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Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
First, the healthcare provider cleans around the opening of the urethra with sterile gauze.
—Jennifer Welsh Published, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
In the second slide, Spencer posted a photo showing a mid-calf gray boot on her left foot and a black ankle boot on her right — both wrapped in gauze and bandages.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
Both the banality and the evil that Dana wants to investigate live within Dad and Daughter, and gradually the poison starts to seep from their memories like blood through gauze.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
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Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
First, the healthcare provider cleans around the opening of the urethra with sterile gauze.
—Jennifer Welsh Published, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
In the second slide, Spencer posted a photo showing a mid-calf gray boot on her left foot and a black ankle boot on her right — both wrapped in gauze and bandages.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
Both the banality and the evil that Dana wants to investigate live within Dad and Daughter, and gradually the poison starts to seep from their memories like blood through gauze.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gauze
Noun
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Delta passengers were forced to evacuated via slides at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday after haze or smoke was observed in the plane, according to the airline and the Federal Aviation Administration.—
Clara McMichael,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2025
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At night, there is a bit of noise and haze as the smaller sensor has to dial up the ISO to bring in more light.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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On Tuesday at 2:28 a.m. a dense fog advisory was issued by the NWS San Diego CA in effect until 9 a.m. for San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Feb. 2025
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Early morning commuters may have been curious as to why North Texas was covered in fog early Monday, Feb. 24.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Just days after what seemed like 40 days and 40 nights of Bay Area storms, the clouds have finally given San Francisco a break – just in time for Ayesha Curry’s Sweet July Skin coffee truck pop-up during All-Star Weekend.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Feb. 2025
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Air traveler invades passenger's personal space to snap photos of clouds throughout flight A woman became frustrated on a recent flight to Germany when the passenger seated next to her continuously stretched his arm out to take photos near the window.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
17 Feb. 2025
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The French linen mist melds cozy notes of bergamot and musk with a lemony twist and the fresh, floral smell of a white-flower bouquet.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
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After buying the mist and taking it with you on your next tropical escape, don’t forget to re-spray your skin every two or so hours: guaranteeing a goddess-level shine that just might rival that of the sun.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Gauze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gauze. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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