Haze

usgb/heɪz/
noun

A thin misty fog.

The early morning haze covered the fields.
Visual representation of "haze" - A thin misty fog.

Often appears as...

  • morning haze
  • haze of smoke
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Visual representation of "haze"
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Weather Conditions

Use 'haze' to describe reduced visibility in the air due to fine particles or moisture.

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Drivers should slow down because the road is obscured by the haze.
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Not Dense Fog

'Haze' refers to lighter obscurity of the atmosphere; it's not as thick as heavy fog.

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Despite the haze, the outline of the mountains was still visible.
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Metaphorical Use

In literature, 'haze' often symbolizes a sense of mystery or ambiguity.

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The novel's ending left me in a haze, unsure of the character's fate.
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