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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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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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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
Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
New Orleans, Louisiana, knows all there is to know about hot and humid air, which is why cocktail culture emphasizes refreshing beverages.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
Arkansas Online, 19 Apr. 2025
Video aired on Al-Masirah shows the injured receiving treatment at a hospital after dawn, many with visible burns to their bodies.
—Kareem El Damanhoury, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The one caveat to this process is that if an air stone is used in the water while steeping, a thicker concentration of microorganisms will likely be generated in the tea.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
New Orleans, Louisiana, knows all there is to know about hot and humid air, which is why cocktail culture emphasizes refreshing beverages.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
The Houthis, who said the attack killed at least 74 people and wounded 171 others, aired footage of the aftermath on their al-Masirah satellite news channel.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Apr. 2025
Video aired on Al-Masirah shows the injured receiving treatment at a hospital after dawn, many with visible burns to their bodies.
—Kareem El Damanhoury, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for air
Noun
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His profound storytelling and evocative melodies have inspired generations, establishing him as one of Latin America’s most iconic and influential artists.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
11 Apr. 2025
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Vernon leans into more triumphant anthemic pop melodies on this record, produced by Jim-E Stack.—
Leah Lu,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Another can't-miss find: The Short-sleeve Pose Mock Neck makes layering a breeze and pairs with everything from jeans to midi skirts.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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Think soft-close lids, built-in charcoal filters, and removable liners that make dumping kitchen scraps a breeze.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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In this scenario, the most likely outcome would involve Punk pinning Seth Rollins, providing a decisive conclusion to their ongoing feud with a clear pinfall victory, while strategically preserving Roman Reigns' aura of dominance and mystique by avoiding a direct pinfall loss to Punk.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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Like Napoleon’s Uncle Rico, who dwells on his long-ago high-school-football days, Garrett is living in the faded aura of past glory: in his case, a 1989 video-game championship.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2025
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This includes protective styles and even the simple act of tying your hair elastic too tightly when creating the perfect ponytail.—
Shannon Lawlor,
Glamour,
14 Apr. 2025
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The American judicial system looks at individuals, parses guilt and innocence, separates leaders from followers and is at pains to ensure no one gets blamed for the acts of others.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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These qualities were noted by drug agents in 2023, who said in court filings that Gonzalez actually voiced concern over spreading addiction, while selling counterfeit Adderall pills that contained methamphetamine.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Emily Ratajkowski voiced her opinion about the flight to space on TikTok.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Hopefully, that will make genre transitions less jarring without changing how a song sounds.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
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In addition, there’s a post-credits scene that features the young version of Sammie signing a song, which, like the mid-credits scene, doesn’t serve as a springboard for a sequel.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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For people everywhere, the start of spring signals a time of rebirth and a breath of fresh air.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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Packing enough power under the hood to get daily computing tasks fast, this laptop will be a breath of fresh air in your day-to-day routine.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
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More than 2,300 rocket bodies orbiting the Earth can't be controlled and will eventually reenter the atmosphere, according to Nature.com.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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The ensemble even included someone whose sole purpose was to deliver tequila shots to the musicians and hold Junior H’s red solo cup, generating a party atmosphere both onstage and in the audience.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/air. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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