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as in aura
a special quality or impression associated with something
Naomi's the only person I know who can wear old jeans and a T-shirt with an air of elegance
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2
as in breeze
a slight or gentle movement of air
we sailed into the bay on a light air and just in time to enjoy a spectacular sunset
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3
as in act
airs plural
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
ever since she joined the country club she's been putting on airs of being too "high society" for us ordinary folks
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as in to voice
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
suggested we air any complaints about the seating arrangements to the person who actually planned the event
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Recent Examples of air
Yvette Fernandez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Earlier this month, reports surfaced that ICE was keeping individuals overnight for consecutive days with limited water, little access to restrooms and no air conditioning.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Dark Wolf begins five years prior to the events of Prime’s hit military/covert operations series Terminal List that aired in in 2022 and starred Chris Pratt as Navy SEAL commander James Reece.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Evaporative cooling, often called swamp coolers, are less expensive than air conditioning, but use water to cool.
—Yvette Fernandez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Earlier this month, reports surfaced that ICE was keeping individuals overnight for consecutive days with limited water, little access to restrooms and no air conditioning.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET, with the game airing exclusively on ESPN.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Dark Wolf begins five years prior to the events of Prime’s hit military/covert operations series Terminal List that aired in in 2022 and starred Chris Pratt as Navy SEAL commander James Reece.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for air
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The disgust stems both from that aura of obliviousness and from a retrospective knowledge that the sincerity of late-two-thousands indie music was quickly co-opted into a more commercial version of itself.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
13 Aug. 2025
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But the aura of deep spirituality and tangible, 1,000-year history is impressive.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Aug. 2025
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Expect the typical diurnal gusty afternoon and early evening breezes in the Shasta Valley through Monday.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Made to hold up to 66 pounds of your belongings, the storage bins are equipped with 360-degree wheels that make pulling them out from under your bed a breeze.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Trump cannot federalize the city’s government without an act of Congress, an amendment to the Home Rule Act.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Aug. 2025
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The nostalgia has hit music as well, where TRL-era acts like Backstreet Boys, Nelly, the Goo Goo Dolls and Oasis are all enjoying successful residencies and summer tours.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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One began with a major-seventh chord – used frequently in ‘70s pop songs – and Fleenor gave it an arching, nine-note melody in the intro and at the end of the prospective choruses.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
25 Aug. 2025
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Hollow Knight’s award-winning composer, Christopher Larkin, brings melancholy melodies, symphonic strings and heart-thumping, soul strumming boss themes to the adventure.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Republican leadership in March discouraged lawmakers from holding public town halls after angry constituents voiced their concerns about cuts under Trump's administration.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
28 Aug. 2025
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Brooks has voiced her support for those who do decide to get plastic surgery.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Horton showed his composure by not getting rattled when runners reached base, six on hits and two via a walk, knowing how quickly games can get away from pitchers in this atmosphere.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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The monsoon season is a result of the moist air moving onto the hot land, which causes the atmosphere to become unstable.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
30 Aug. 2025
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But beyond fresh breath and fidget relief, gum has gone viral for another reason: the claim that chewing it can sculpt the perfect jawline.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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But still, sometimes a guy does something that takes your breath away.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
25 Aug. 2025
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Ayling was kidnapped by Herba, a Polish man living in the U.K., who lured her to Milan under the pretense of a modeling photo shoot.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Since then, immigration raids have escalated — often under questionable pretenses.—
Sonia Banker,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/air. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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