hazier; haziest
1
: made dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze entry 1 sense 1a)
hazy weather
a hazy view of the mountains
2
: vague, indefinite
has only a hazy recollection
3
: cloudy sense 7
a hazy beer
Examples of hazy in a Sentence
We had only a hazy view of the mountain.
He gave us a hazy account of how he had spent the last two weeks.
She has only hazy memories of the accident.
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In fact, the iconic band of hazy light known as the galactic center should routinely be visible for a few more months across the United States – and the rest of the northern hemisphere – arcing across the night sky.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Go for the bold, unique brews, like the Blizzard of ’67 (named after an infamous winter storm), a hazy triple IPA with orange, pineapple, and mango notes.
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Midwest Living,
1 July 2026
While the hazy band of our home galaxy is visible for much of the year, midsummer offers a direct line of sight to its brightest and most densely packed center.
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Michael D'estries,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Produced from Zibibbo, one of the island's signature grapes, this skin-contact white develops a naturally hazy appearance along with aromas of jasmine, citrus and honeysuckle.
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Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Go for the bold, unique brews, like the Blizzard of ’67 (named after an infamous winter storm), a hazy triple IPA with orange, pineapple, and mango notes.
—
Midwest Living,
1 July 2026
While the hazy band of our home galaxy is visible for much of the year, midsummer offers a direct line of sight to its brightest and most densely packed center.
—
Michael D'estries,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Produced from Zibibbo, one of the island's signature grapes, this skin-contact white develops a naturally hazy appearance along with aromas of jasmine, citrus and honeysuckle.
—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hazy
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“Hazy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hazy. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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hazy
adjective
hazier; haziest
1
: partly hidden or darkened by or as if by haze
hazy weather
2
: vague sense 2, indefinite
a hazy idea
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