1
as in fluffy
resembling air in lightness
the bakery's lemon pies are famous for their airy meringues
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2
as in ventilated
open to the free circulation of air
a pleasant, airy room
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as in elevated
located at a greater height than average or usual
airy mountain villages
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as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
the airy revelry of their latest album is a departure from the slower and more somber music of the band's previous work
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5
as in subtle
satisfying or pleasing because of fineness or mildness
an airy cologne that would be appropriate to wear to the office
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Recent Examples of airy
The open and airy living room, for instance, is anchored by an orange mohair-and-leather chaise from their previous home.
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
Here, Grange covered the floor-to-ceiling columns that break up the windows with Indian mica, adding charcoal and brass tones to the airy expanse.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
This thought came to me walking through the bright, airy halls of Liljevalchs Konsthall in Stockholm during Market Art Fair (May 15-18, 2025).
—Nargess Banks, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Smaller rooms tend to work better in the darker hues, while larger airy rooms work better in lighter colors.
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
Here, Grange covered the floor-to-ceiling columns that break up the windows with Indian mica, adding charcoal and brass tones to the airy expanse.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
This thought came to me walking through the bright, airy halls of Liljevalchs Konsthall in Stockholm during Market Art Fair (May 15-18, 2025).
—Nargess Banks, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Smaller rooms tend to work better in the darker hues, while larger airy rooms work better in lighter colors.
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for airy
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What gives them their soft, fluffy feel is down filling from goose or duck feathers.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
3 June 2025
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Unfortunately, after a beautiful ceremony complete with Joe’s white horse Milkshake, an old friend of Georgia’s, pulling her to city hall in a carriage and her walk down the aisle in a fluffy light blue Cindarella-esque ball gown, P.I.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Although rates are off their highs, they are still elevated and worth watching.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Kevin Carter/Getty Images This combination of high prices and elevated mortgage rates is still keeping many U.S. buyers to the sidelines of the market.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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In lieu of bunking in the 4,000-square-foot Lord House, built in 1962 just off of Mulholland Drive, rent it out by the hour and host a lively pool party.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2025
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Thus began a lively rivalry with Lee, who quickly learned Clemens possesses a killer serve.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Arthritis in your fingers often starts with subtle changes.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
25 May 2025
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The navy, white, and subtle red palette nods to the seaside and seamlessly blends into Printemps' signature French elegance.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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To close out the show, Lopez donned a light brown dress with metallic gold closures at the neck and waist as well as a plunging, ab-bearing neckline.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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But Peacock’s Twisted Metal is genuinely fun, and a much lighter look at a post-apocalyptic landscape than The Last of Us, though there’s still plenty of thrilling action sequences.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
26 May 2025
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Button it up and wear it as a top with wide-leg pants and toss it over a strappy maxi dress on breezy evenings.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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When temperatures rise, opt for this breezy mini shirtdress.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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The prison drama — set to start principal photography in Ireland later this year — explores the ideas of guilt, the death penalty, and redemption, all through the lens of food of the highest order, and the world’s most infamous meal: the Ortolan.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner noted Irsay’s generosity as well when looking back on a trying 2024 campaign that included a trip to IR due to a high ankle sprain.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Host Jennifer Lopez opened the show with an energetic dance number to a medley that included a mashup of songs by Beyoncé, Eilish, Shaboozey, Chappell Roan and more.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Rod Stewart, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award, closed out the evening with an energetic performance.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
26 May 2025
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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airy. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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