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as in fluffy
resembling air in lightness
the bakery's lemon pies are famous for their airy meringues
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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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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
There are 40 or so stores in the U.K., more than any other country in Europe, and the Battersea building is spectacular: airy, spacious and inspiring—the perfect workplace.
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David Phelan, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Choose from airy winter white or dramatic black, each featuring a square neckline, bra-friendly tank straps, and a flared A-line skirt.
—Miles Walls, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Unlike traditional lavender scents that can feel sharp or medicinal, this one is seamlessly integrated, adding an airy, sophisticated dimension.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
Keep your color palette light Who said a long and relatively narrow galley kitchen can’t feel airy and spacious?
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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David Phelan, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Choose from airy winter white or dramatic black, each featuring a square neckline, bra-friendly tank straps, and a flared A-line skirt.
—Miles Walls, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Unlike traditional lavender scents that can feel sharp or medicinal, this one is seamlessly integrated, adding an airy, sophisticated dimension.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
Keep your color palette light Who said a long and relatively narrow galley kitchen can’t feel airy and spacious?
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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But for us, a pair of fluffy, cozy slippers would also work just fine to warm us up.Charley Ross, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
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Cumulus clouds appear in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, often recognized as the classic fluffy, white clouds that dot the sky.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The lack of movement on the legislation and lack of White House focus seems to be endemic to a more significant problem for a party that needed more Black male voters in 2024, and will definitely need elevated turnout in the 2026 midterms.Richard Fowler, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Little Big Town became the toast of Music City — if an unconventional one — an elevated position within country music the group has held for over two decades and counting.Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
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Some areas, such as L.A.’s Fashion District, remain lively, but the inescapable realities of homelessness, mental illness and drug use keep many visitors and businesses away.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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According to Wolman, there's a lively debate about which Scottsdale location is better.Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Introverts are also adept at spotting subtle cues and managing conflicts diplomatically.Vital Laptenok, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Teddy has married Clara’s best friend, a woman from a very different station in life, and the subtle excavations of their varying perspective offers a subtle social commentary, laid on top of this propulsive and highly entertaining thriller.Vogue, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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This fresh and light asparagus casserole, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and Panko breadcrumbs, makes a great side dish for your picnics and gatherings.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
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Cheap light strips may lack protective coverings for the LEDs, which will impact longevity.Simon Hill, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Puerto Rican emcee's breezy flow and buttery vocals help her land clever punchlines and knockout songs.Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Marinelli’s funeral was held on a warm, breezy afternoon in April 2023.Jon Schuppe, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Federal regulators predict strong economic growth and a more robust job market in 2025, along with higher inflation.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Nurses with geriatric experience are in especially high demand; however, there is an evident shortage in healthcare support roles on the whole.Hilary Tetenbaum, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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This adaptation is especially significant given the energetic limitations of the deep sea; by luring prey rather than actively hunting, the anglerfish minimizes energy expenditure—a critical advantage in a resource-scarce ecosystem.Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Bleachers, the energetic pop band led by Taylor Swift producer Jack Antonoff, played Connecticut a few months ago at the Soundside Festival in Bridgeport, joining that festival when Queens of the Stone Age had to drop off the bill.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airy. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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