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
For an extra boost at the end, wrap gauze around ice cubes infused with anti-inflammatory green or chamomile tea, then glide them over the skin, per Czech.
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Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Dark linens topped with torn gauze transform a buffet and a headless winged statue plays up the Gothic effect.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2024
The company’s first costumes were made with a stiff gauze, then shifted to plastic masks and vinyl smocks.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
Clean minimally: Only use wet gauze to clean the umbilical stump if dirt or debris is present.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Oct. 2024
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Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Dark linens topped with torn gauze transform a buffet and a headless winged statue plays up the Gothic effect.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2024
The company’s first costumes were made with a stiff gauze, then shifted to plastic masks and vinyl smocks.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
Clean minimally: Only use wet gauze to clean the umbilical stump if dirt or debris is present.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gauze
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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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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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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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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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In fact, the mist is composed of just two ingredients: thermal spring water and nitrogen.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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Rael Oil Control Mist Like a green juice for your face, this mist delivers an instant boost of essential hydration for all day comfort, unlike conventional sprays that can leave your skin tightened and dried out.Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Gauze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gauze. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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