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as in pause
a momentary halt in an activity
let's all take a breath before continuing this discussion
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as in breeze
a slight or gentle movement of air
a sweet breath caressed her cheek as she sat in the garden
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as in hint
an almost imperceptible sign of something
the mornings are already getting warmer, and there is a breath of spring in the air
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Recent Examples of breath
Especially after the 2024 Golden Globes host, Jo Koy, got less than stellar reviews for his performance, Nikki Glaser was a breath of fresh air.
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
The look walked the show and swept the room in a delicious breath of fresh air.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
Jimmy Carter's Legacy Carter, a peanut farmer and Navy man, was a breath of fresh air after the Watergate Scandal during former President Richard Nixon's administration.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Take the La Soufrière Cross-country Trail to the crest of St. Vincent's towering active volcano for views that will take your breath away.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
The look walked the show and swept the room in a delicious breath of fresh air.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
Jimmy Carter's Legacy Carter, a peanut farmer and Navy man, was a breath of fresh air after the Watergate Scandal during former President Richard Nixon's administration.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Take the La Soufrière Cross-country Trail to the crest of St. Vincent's towering active volcano for views that will take your breath away.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breath
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The previous agreement, in November 2023, furnished only a pause.Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2025
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High-profile premieres have been canceled, and the city’s once-bustling red carpets are now on pause.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
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Yet, a rare recent cold snap has seen residents of the kingdom’s capital throwing on extra layers and enjoying the cool winter breeze.Jay Ganglani, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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The wind mode, however, adjusts to the breeze and neutralizes the crackle.PCMAG, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
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Yet there’s a hint that the family may know Sphere and the RSN aren’t good fits.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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So who knows if that’s just sister accounts interacting on social media or a hint to something larger coming down the pipeline in the hair category as well.Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 9 Jan. 2025
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Bitcoin has rebounded to over $100,000 after a lull during the holiday period, climbing along with stock markets.Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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SpaceX and Blue Origin had been in a lull after a previous bout of rivalry over space tourism, but the competitive landscape is becoming interesting again concerning commercial launch vehicles.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Expect riffs on local classics like swordfish curry puffs, trout-roe egg tarts, and lobster noodles made partially from fish bones.Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Dec. 2024
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In the kitchen, one found ham, an array of cheeses, savory puffs, crackers and other delectables.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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May these new releases bring a glimmer of light among the darkness.Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Art Graffiti, Through Grief and Discovery Clement Gelly There was the glimmer of possibility in stories of bolt cutters and train yards and spray cans—possibilities of disruption and liberation.Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
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Otherwise, things would feel a lot bleaker for the Senators since the holiday break.Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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While the region is currently getting a break from the Santa Ana, meteorologists expect the winds to pick back up early next week.Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025
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From the first flickers of internet exploration, Black people have searched for their own online oasis.Jason Parham, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
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There were also key misses from Jones, including wide open receivers on a controversial flea flicker on a third and 1 that had Daboll incensed on the sideline after Jones took a sack.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breath. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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