MISTS Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

mists 1 of 2

noun

plural of mist

as in rainfalls

a light or fine rain a mist was falling on the streets as we drove home

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as in hazes

an atmospheric condition in which suspended particles in the air rob it of its transparency a heavy mist obscured our view of the city from the observatory

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mists

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verb

present tense third-person singular of mist

as in obscures

to make dark, dim, or indistinct the damp air misted the window pane

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Noun

Once considered a superfluous step, face mists have since become a more purposeful—and enjoyable—part of our skin care routines. — Jenny Jin, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2026 Among other packaging tweaks, the 3-ounce and 8-ounce mists, as well as the 8-ounce wash, now use custom bottles that were developed specifically for this line. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 In 2025, the brand launched three new hair and body mists, which Lively said was a direct response to customer requests. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 The rich formula melts into my skin and makes my arms, legs, and hands feel as smooth as a baby’s bottom, while the indulgent pistachio and caramel scent pairs well with my go-to gourmand body mists and perfumes. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026 All Upper Stories rooms also have their own Victrola record players (there’s an in-house record selection to choose a vinyl from), Dyson hair dryers, and skincare sets (think sheet masks and face mists from Knours). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026 Phlur has a very expansive selection of body mists with a slew of fitting options. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 30 July 2026 The lighting is somewhere between fantasy and noir, all moody shadows and otherworldly mists, precise and in no way naturalistic. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 July 2026 Altitude, soil composition, rainfall, temperature, sunlight and even seasonal mists all shape how a tea plant grows, and that shows up in the cup, according to Martinez. — Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

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Epres offers a lightweight pre-wash bonding treatment that mists evenly through the hair without weighing it down, while Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment is an rinse-out option that can be used in place of a hair mask—and remains a editor-favorite K-beauty staple. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 June 2026

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Noun

There have been heavy rainfalls since, but because its location is so near to the equator, where ferocious winds can’t properly spin, the lush land has been spared from the worst.

— DeMarco Williams, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
That increase has already led to more sunny day flooding, intensified rainfalls and hurricanes, reflected in higher and higher insurance premiums.

— Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of rainfalls

Noun

This is a tiny amount, millions of times lower than the atmospheric pressure on Earth, resulting from Pluto's thin nitrogen atmosphere that also contains hazes made from organic molecules including methane and carbon monoxide.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Scientists believe seasonal winter clouds and hazes in the region may be limiting how atmospheric dust scatters sunlight there.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026

Definition of hazes

Verb

Eclipses always travel in pairs as the sun, moon and Earth align so precisely that one obscures the other.

— Marcia Dunn, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026
Rather than blocking the sun entirely, the moon obscures only a portion of it, leaving behind the eclipse's signature crescent shape.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of obscures

Noun

Carson Hocevar at +1600, Denny Hamlin at +2000 and Austin Dillon at +2800 probably aren't bad sprinkles, either.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Meghan’s As Ever lifestyle company is based in California, and sells products associated with a high-end Californian lifestyle – rosé wine, flower sprinkles and jams, as Boshoff reported.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of sprinkles

Noun

Its endless build-your-own combinations allow customers to select from an extensive list of crusts, cheeses, proteins, sauces, veggies, spices and post-bake glazes and drizzles.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026
The sandals also repel water and dry quickly when splashed, so my mom can wear them around the pool or during surprise summer drizzles.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of drizzles

Noun

Video captured of the Ross Fire shows clouds of gray smoke billowing into the sky from the flames.

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
On occasion, wildfire plumes can generate their own weather, making smoke-laden pyrocumulonimbus clouds, which can inject large amounts of particles into the stratosphere.

— Michael A. Robinson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026

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