as in outdoor
of, relating to, or held in the open air
an open-air concert under the stars
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as in wilderness
that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation
a family of city dwellers who can't wait to go camping in the open air
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Recent Examples of open-air
Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
In Pennsylvania, where an assassination attempt on Trump took place on July 13 in Butler County during an open-air rally, Trump won the state’s 19 electoral votes, which ultimately secured his election win.
—Eric Noll, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2025
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
The stalls at the Vanves Flea Market are open air and the shopping starts early.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Wander through an open-air sculpture gallery at the Brick Bay Sculpture Trail and work up an appetite for a delicious lunch and wine tasting onsite.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
In Pennsylvania, where an assassination attempt on Trump took place on July 13 in Butler County during an open-air rally, Trump won the state’s 19 electoral votes, which ultimately secured his election win.
—Eric Noll, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2025
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Published on November 4, 2024 By Michael Verdon Photo : Oceanco
This salon from designer Luca Dini is largely open air and connected to the beach club just below.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
The stalls at the Vanves Flea Market are open air and the shopping starts early.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-air
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Goose will headline an outdoor concert Sunday, June 1, at the Idaho Botanical Garden’s 4,000-capacity Outlaw Field.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Jan. 2025
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Enter here* for your chance to WIN the ultimate outdoor adventure from Nature’s Bakery—including soft-baked snacks to keep you fueled from go-time to downtime.—
Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan,
Outside Online,
27 Jan. 2025
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And, if so, is the program doomed to a period in the wilderness?—
Antonio Morales,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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An earlier photo dump from the trip opened with the couple throwing up double middle fingers, with more images of Justin in the cold wilderness, rocking some Kurt Cobain-like oversized yellow shades and a furry hunting cap while sticking his tongue out and ghost riding his SUV.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Land of Enchantment scores 10 out of 10 for art, culture, history, cuisine, nature and the outdoors, national parks and historic sites.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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Meek also enjoyed the outdoors and playing football, and was a big supporter of the Auburn Tigers.—
Caroline Thayer,
Fox News,
26 Dec. 2024
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Want to read more about how the Polaris fares in the tough wilds of Alaska?—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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The ceremonial starting line for the world’s most famous dog race, the Iditarod, is right in downtown Anchorage, kicking off a 1,000-mile endurance test across the frozen wilds of Alaska.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Open-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-air. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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