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gauze

noun

ˈgȯz

Definition of gauze

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 As the war raged on, this makeshift countermeasure was replaced by more sanitary and effective innovations, including gauze pads soaked in hyposulfite solution, flannel hoods, tube helmets, and box respirators. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026 Vacuum the exterior, lining, seams, and corners using low suction and a brush attachment covered with gauze. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 17 Aug. 2026 Video recorded by neighbors shows the aftermath of the shooting, including what appears to be gauze, bloody towels and rubber gloves. — Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026 White gauze bandages were wrapped around her ankles, and her elbows and left knee were bruised. — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gauze

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Wildfires in Indonesia are also the source of widespread haze that’s blanketing much of the region and making Southeast Asian cities such as Singapore and Kuala Lumpur among the world’s most polluted.

— Jay Ganglani, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Given the small-market haze surrounding this matchup, inevitably there will be online discourse about the television ratings for the World Series.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of haze

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The morning fog had lifted as Bates trails one of his delivery trucks and its driver, Lee Wood.

— Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Oyamel firs thrive in cool, moist, mountainous environments, usually between 1,200 and 4,100 meters (3,940–13,450 feet) above sea level, where fog and precipitation are common.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026

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Each fragrance is available as a $49 eau de parfum; a $25 body, hair and linen mist; a $20 solid fragrance that doubles as a bag charm, and a $10 scented candle.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Just keep it to a light mist and clarify regularly, since any styling product can build up on fine strands over time.

— Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

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