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as in breeze
a slight or gentle movement of air
we sailed into the bay on a light air and just in time to enjoy a spectacular sunset
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as in aura
a special quality or impression associated with something
Naomi's the only person I know who can wear old jeans and a T-shirt with an air of elegance
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as in act
airs plural
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
ever since she joined the country club she's been putting on airs of being too "high society" for us ordinary folks
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as in to voice
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
suggested we air any complaints about the seating arrangements to the person who actually planned the event
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Recent Examples of air
Scott Campbell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
Tsunoda then spent the second stint starting at the rear wing of Fernando Alonso’s Aston Martin, again toiling in the dirty air.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Nick Caruso, TVLine, 7 Apr. 2025
In an post published after the episode aired, Moore thanked supporters who stood by her during a turbulent Season 16, while avoiding direct reference to the controversy.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The Lounge The Plane The Seat The Amenities The Food
The Entertainment
The Service
The Verdict
Before the days of cramped cabins, chaotic boarding zones, and the ever-diminishing legroom, air travel promised a sense of exclusivity.
—Scott Campbell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
Tsunoda then spent the second stint starting at the rear wing of Fernando Alonso’s Aston Martin, again toiling in the dirty air.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
In addition to the globally successful board game, a Monopoly game show aired for one season on ABC in 1990.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 7 Apr. 2025
In an post published after the episode aired, Moore thanked supporters who stood by her during a turbulent Season 16, while avoiding direct reference to the controversy.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for air
Noun
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His profound storytelling and evocative melodies have inspired generations, establishing him as one of Latin America’s most iconic and influential artists.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
11 Apr. 2025
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Vernon leans into more triumphant anthemic pop melodies on this record, produced by Jim-E Stack.—
Leah Lu,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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Not to mention, a one-piece will make getting ready for your graduation an absolute breeze.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2025
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The smooth porcelain interior heats up evenly and is a breeze to clean.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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In this scenario, the most likely outcome would involve Punk pinning Seth Rollins, providing a decisive conclusion to their ongoing feud with a clear pinfall victory, while strategically preserving Roman Reigns' aura of dominance and mystique by avoiding a direct pinfall loss to Punk.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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Like Napoleon’s Uncle Rico, who dwells on his long-ago high-school-football days, Garrett is living in the faded aura of past glory: in his case, a 1989 video-game championship.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Monkeys were introduced for the 1904 season and a popular touring act called the High Diving Elks, which featured elks trained to jump from heights of more than 20 feet into a water tank.—
Jeremy Drouin,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2025
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In a world wired for hustle, that choice becomes a radical act of self-respect.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Illinois residents who want to separate from Illinois share some of the complaints voiced by Mainers in the 19th century.—
Made by History,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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That #4 servant automaton is Kelex, Superman's main assistant from comic books, here voiced by Alan Tudyk.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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After the song kicked in, Black recapped some of his films since his last appearance on the late night show, and then headed into the studio audience.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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The actors, currently starring in a revival of Glengarry Glen Ross, were spotted in the crowd of SNL when host Jack Black went into the audience during his monologue song.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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For people everywhere, the start of spring signals a time of rebirth and a breath of fresh air.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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Packing enough power under the hood to get daily computing tasks fast, this laptop will be a breath of fresh air in your day-to-day routine.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
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Project Drawdown is renowned for identifying and promoting practical climate solutions to reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The process not only ushered in uncharacteristic darkness, but unveiled the outermost layer of the sun's atmosphere.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/air. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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