as in haze
an atmospheric condition in which suspended particles in the air rob it of its transparency the city's smog was once so bad that darkness often prevailed, even at noon

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Recent Examples of smog Indeed, orbiting Earth-observation satellites routinely use lasers for light-detection and ranging (lidar) on the planet's surface, despite the clouds and smog, while Chinese scientists have recently conducted the first ever daytime laser-ranging experiment from Earth to the moon. Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025 This gentle but thorough cleanser removes all traces of makeup, pollution, and city smog with just one wash. Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 What was once the season of patios and long days has increasingly turned into one of heat advisories, wildfire smoke, and smog alerts. Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025 Sulfur dioxide and resulting vog (volcanic smog) can irritate eyes and respiratory systems, particularly in people with asthma and other chronic lung conditions, according to the Hawaii State Department of Health. Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for smog
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Noun
  • Impressionistic lyrics would fit this stuff, but Le Bon pokes the spacious haze with direct evocations of love and heartbreak.
    Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Woods weave through saffron, patchouli, cedar, sandalwood, and an incense-like haze, while a touch of papyrus adds an earthy edge.
    Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Heavy clouds of fog shrouded the stage while strobes lit up the band’s opening, and a bubble machine was put into action at least twice during the night.
    Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
  • In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The company projected 77% growth to $18 billion for cloud infrastructure revenue in fiscal year 2026 and a bullish fiscal 2030 projection of $144 billion.
    Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Cashmere is beloved for its lightweight warmth, temperature regulation, wrinkle resistance, cloud-soft feel, durability, and low static—making Quince’s sweatpants the perfect quiet luxury piece for your fall wardrobe.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The night mist leaks in as the sun goes down.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Adding mist was achieved by using a makeup brush to allow the lightest layer of pigments to dry on contact.
    Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025

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“Smog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smog. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.

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