1
as in misty
filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension
hazy skies made it dangerous to fly the hazy sunshine so common in August
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in clouded
covered over by clouds
when taking landscape photographs, compensate for dull, hazy skies by emphasizing colorful features on the ground
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
the meaning of "you should" here is hazy—does it mean "you are strongly urged" or "you are commanded"?
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hazy
Not to mention, the supplement industry is a hazy, unregulated one.
—
Erica Sloan, SELF, 21 July 2025
In addition to hazy skies, Castro said Northwest Indiana residents will notice more humid conditions and more stagnant air.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
Reigning champ Crazy Norse is a 6.8% ABV hazy/New England IPA with a penchant for NKU athletics.
—Rasputin Todd, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Saturday afternoon the skies, particularly around South Austin and East Austin, are hazy and smell like smoke.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for hazy
Erica Sloan, SELF, 21 July 2025
In addition to hazy skies, Castro said Northwest Indiana residents will notice more humid conditions and more stagnant air.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
Reigning champ Crazy Norse is a 6.8% ABV hazy/New England IPA with a penchant for NKU athletics.
—Rasputin Todd, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Saturday afternoon the skies, particularly around South Austin and East Austin, are hazy and smell like smoke.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for hazy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hazy
Adjective
-
On our radar: the best pair of leggings on the market in a misty blue, relaxed T-shirts, and the brand’s ever-popular belt bag, which almost never goes below $30.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
-
From misty forests in the Pacific Northwest to crimson mesas in the Utah desert, here are seven stunning spots to glamp this summer.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Adjective
-
When asked about how Bader's addition will affect Kepler specifically, Dombrowski gave a vague response.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
-
Don’t hide behind vague language or blame external factors entirely.—
Cody Slach,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Anton and his second wife adopted Jean sometime during the Depression, but the details are murky.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
-
While the Celtics have made a couple of small additions, the future is still a bit murky.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
Adjective
-
Hill's faint whistling can be heard in the background, hinting that the time loop may be far from broken, and Hill may not be gone after all.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
-
My favorite hotel memory is: Waking up at Hotel Ritz to birdsong, sunlight, and the faint scent of fresh croissants — Parisian magic in every sense.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Adjective
-
Special agents alongside local law enforcement spent their rainy Wednesday going to businesses all over South Florida, including gas stations, grocery stores and retail stores.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
-
European cities are much more similar in road conditions than their U.S. peers where sunny Phoenix, Arizona, with its wide streets, is far easier for self-driving cars to master than the narrow cross-streets of cold and rainy New York City.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
22 July 2025
Adjective
-
Stock up on a few in white, black, grey, and navy—you’ll reach for them more than anything else in your closet.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
16 July 2025
-
Tyler Perry dons Madea's grey curls yet again — this time for a wedding in the Bahamas.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
-
Monday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 65. Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Aug. 2025
-
Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 74 degrees by 8 a.m., then falling to around 68 degrees during the remainder of the day.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
30 July 2025
Adjective
-
The advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. Driving in foggy conditions A dense fog advisory is issued by your local National Weather Service office when widespread dense fog develops.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
-
With your modern ruler, Neptune, retrograde in Aries, your second house of money, comfort and values becomes enveloped in the foggy haze, urging you to reconsider your approach to money, resources and self-worth.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hazy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazy. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share