as in haze
an atmospheric condition in which suspended particles in the air rob it of its transparency
cloaked in the early-morning brume, the village did indeed look like some long-lost Brigadoon
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Recent Examples of brume
The sublime glassy Radnor Lake pulls in photographers from around mid-Tennessee who often arrive early enough to shoot the morning brume that rises from the lake.
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New York Times, 1 Oct. 2020
New York Times, 1 Oct. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brume
Noun
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So, if the sun is low and dimmed by haze or thin clouds, use discretion, and err on the side of caution.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Mulan disappeared into human-rights scandal and the COVID release haze.—
Darren Franich,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Zero visibility strategy: In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2025
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The fog will lift by mid-morning, according to NWS Melbourne.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Ouai may be known for its effective hair care and tropical body mists, but the brand’s affordable fragrances deserve all the attention.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2025
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The nasal mist delivers a drug and steroid-free instant congestion relief.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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But other places are gone, in a cloud of dust, and in their place are gleaming new things.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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Later reports claimed that the plane had been hit by Russian shrapnel targeting Ukrainian drones, but the aircraft had already been struggling before the hit, having flown into a cloud of thick fog while losing satellite positioning data.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Brume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brume. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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