Literal meaning:
* A mist hung low over the valley, obscuring the distant mountains.
* The morning air was thick with mist, making it difficult to see.
* The mist cleared as the sun rose, revealing a breathtaking view.
Figurative meaning:
* My memories of that summer are now shrouded in a mist of time.
* His eyes were filled with a mist of sadness.
* The future seemed to be wrapped in a mist of uncertainty.
Other uses:
* The mist from the waterfall created a beautiful rainbow.
* The mist from the boiling water filled the kitchen.
* She sprayed a fine mist of water on her plants.