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as in casual
having a relaxed, casual manner
a breezy tour guide who remains completely unfazed no matter what the mishap
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as in gusty
marked by strong wind or more wind than usual
a breezy day usually finds the waters of the bay studded with sail
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as in ventilated
open to the free circulation of air
let's sit on the front porch; it's breezier there
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Recent Examples of breezy
Friday night weather The ferociously high winds that moved through the region Thursday have since slackened, but breezy conditions will linger through the weekend.
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Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Protective styles this summer are breezy and cool, but with an emphasis on natural textures and live-in finishes.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026
The category leans into intimacy and warmth rather than the breezy, aquatic feel that defined summer scents in past years, putting the wearer’s skin at the center of the fragrance experience.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Washed linen has a way of making a room feel more relaxed and breezy, which is exactly the appeal of Brooklinen’s pillow.
—Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026
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Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Protective styles this summer are breezy and cool, but with an emphasis on natural textures and live-in finishes.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026
The category leans into intimacy and warmth rather than the breezy, aquatic feel that defined summer scents in past years, putting the wearer’s skin at the center of the fragrance experience.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Washed linen has a way of making a room feel more relaxed and breezy, which is exactly the appeal of Brooklinen’s pillow.
—Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breezy
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Seventeen food and beverage options include beachside food trucks for casual family meals.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Pasjoli is his more casual French neighborhood bistro.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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These storms could bring heavy rain, gusty winds, and some small hail.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Firefighters, including 10 hand crews working in steep, rugged terrain, made progress Thursday despite triple-digit temperatures and gusty winds.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Depending on trim and spec, Hyundai also says Ioniq 3 owners will get the option of heated and ventilated seats, a Bose sound system, ambient LED lighting and, bizarrely, cabin materials inspired by 1970s Italian furniture.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Lincoln Aviator is a luxury SUV due to its potent twin turbo V6 engine with intelligent AWD, and a cabin featuring premium leather heated and ventilated seats, a panoramic vista roof, and a Revel audio system.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Consider shallots for a softer touch, sweet onions for a deep yet mellow flavor, or red onions for a pleasant tangy quality.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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Scallion Oil Noodles Scallion oil noodles, a specialty of Shanghai and the greater Jiangnan region in eastern China, showcase the allium sweetness and mellow pungency of one of the most versatile aromatics in Chinese cuisine.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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The blustery weather comes on the heels of an EF-1 tornado that ripped through the town of Freeland, Michigan, about 13 miles north of Saginaw, on Tuesday afternoon.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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The second World Cup, in 1934, was held in Benito Mussolini’s Italy and served his blustery model of fascism; 1978’s edition took place in Argentina, in the middle of its military junta and the disappearance of tens of thousands of dissidents.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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Similarly, John Portman’s Entelechy II in Georgia and Ray Kappe’s home in Los Angeles deftly manipulate space and perspective, employing bold geometries and gravity-defying cantilevers to connect airy interiors to the landscape.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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Made from a linen-viscose blend with 55 percent linen, these pants have that airy linen feel without the stiffness or wrinkle-prone nature often associated with pure linen.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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This nonchalant maneuver enables Jefferson to extol America as the seat and refuge of liberty over and against the contradictions of the hour.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 June 2026
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Behind the black shades, the 22-year-old looked like a mirror image of her mom, channeling Paltrow's signature nonchalant pose.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
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Most of western Colorado was under a red flag warning on Wednesday due to windy, hot and dry conditions.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Broadleaf evergreens like hollies lose water through their foliage during the winter months, particularly on windy days.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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“Breezy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breezy. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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