How to Use mist in a Sentence

mist

1 of 2 noun
  • The hills were veiled in a fine mist.
  • We could barely see the shore through the mist.
  • Face mists have come a long way.
    — Venus Wong, Refinery29, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Rain again; a soft mist on your cheeks.
    — Literary Hub, 17 Dec. 2025
  • The night mist leaks in as the sun goes down.
    — Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
  • But how much mist is the right amount of mist?
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Using a fine mist, keep the soil moist.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Using a fine mist, keep the soil moist.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
  • But this mist is more than just a pretty scent.
    — Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Not to mention, a cool mist just feels nice.
    — Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
  • But all that faded away in the mists of heartache.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 May 2026
  • Crying through the bloody mist.
    — Mike Stunson, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
  • After a long day in the sun, a nice mist can feel great on your skin.
    — Susan Brickell, Health.com, 17 May 2021
  • Give them an extra boost and keep them smelling fresh with this hair and body mist.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Plant the cutting in a pot filled with soil and mist with water.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Layer for sun, mist and brisk winds—often in the same day.
    — Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Out the window, mist pours over the mountains.
    — Kendra Atleework, Longreads, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Massage the mist into your roots or brush it through your hair.
    — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
  • The mist won’t get in everyone’s eyes.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 27 May 2026
  • Yet a mist had surrounded them.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The range includes bronzing drops, serums, lip oils and mist-like sprays.
    — Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • The mist caught in the tops of the spruce and spilled over into the village streets.
    — Kendra Atleework, Longreads, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Right now, buying five or more body mists brings the price down to just $6 per mist.
    — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Priyanka Ganjoo's mist is our new fave way.
    — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
  • The radiator cloud filled the sky, at first just a dull red mist.
    — Karl Schroeder, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Feb. 2024
  • Gruesome displays of pink mist are part of a game’s visual flair.
    — WIRED, 20 Sep. 2023
  • The morning mist, the shade, and the small-town feel draw people in and won’t let go.
    — Christine Lennon, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The top of his head looked amorphous, like mist fading into the dark.
    — Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Evelyn no longer knows that woman; she was lost somewhere in the mist.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The mist obscures the ocean and covers the mountains in a thin, gauzy haze.
    — Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2023

mist

2 of 2 verb
  • It was misting when we arrived.
  • The plant should be misted regularly.
  • A bit of rain misted the earth.
    — Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Avoid getting the leaves wet and don’t mist the plant.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Soon, tear gas was misting around the crowd in great gray plumes.
    — Jiayang Fan, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2019
  • His eyes were misted and his palms were trembling.
    — Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Just mist the surface and use a microfiber cloth or squeegee.
    — Heloise, Houston Chronicle, 1 July 2018
  • Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil or mist it with cooking spray.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2017
  • Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil and mist it with cooking spray. Toss the peppers and onion with the reserved 1/4 cup marinade and spread them evenly on the prepared pan.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 29 Sep. 2021
  • During the next few days, if the cardboard gets dried out, mist it again.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
  • During the next few days, if the cardboard gets dried out, mist it again.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 25 Apr. 2023
  • A little goes a long way with this spray, so mist it over your hair, and then comb through.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 30 Sep. 2022
  • If time allows, camp at one of the state parks and wake up to mist curling off the ocean.
    — Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Then mist your roots with light-hold hairspray, flip your head back up and smooth hair back into place.
    — Petra Guglielmetti, Woman's Day, 1 Nov. 2010
  • Avoid misting your peace lily’s leaves since moisture can lead to fungal growth.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
  • During the peak rut, a lot of estrus does mist the woods, and bucks had lots of choices.
    — Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 4 Dec. 2019
  • Level the soil with a rake, and then mist the bed well with a garden hose to settle the soil.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Line a cookie sheet with wax paper and mist it with nonstick cooking spray.
    — Micaela English, Town & Country, 16 Sep. 2014
  • Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and mist the paper with cooking spray.
    — Gavin Kaysen, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Magnolia and bay leaf decor is more robust and doesn’t need to be misted.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 31 Oct. 2019
  • Starting at the top of the shower door, mist the area heavily.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 28 June 2026
  • Firefighters at one point misted the crowd to help people cool off.
    — Washington Post, 1 July 2018
  • Once cool, pour it into a spray bottle and lightly mist the smelly surfaces.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Once inside, the fish are misted with water to keep them breathing.
    — Scottie Andrew, CNN, 12 Aug. 2019
  • In drier rooms, be sure to mist the leaves to keep them moist in-between waterings.
    — Tamara Gane, Southern Living, 7 May 2021
  • Hand fans abounded, and groups gathered around misting fans trying to beat the heat.
    — Deanna Rilling, Billboard, 18 June 2017
  • Consider this your go-to mist for an instant skin refresh.
    — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Aside from fabrics like silk or rayon, mist the fabric with the iron’s spray button.
    — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 30 Mar. 2021
  • Finally, mist your hair with a light-holding hairspray and you’re all set!
    — ELLE, 16 Dec. 2022
  • Open the blinds and, working from the top to the bottom, lightly mist a section of the slats.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 1 July 2026

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