1
as in fluffy
resembling air in lightness
the bakery's lemon pies are famous for their airy meringues
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2
as in ventilated
open to the free circulation of air
a pleasant, airy room
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3
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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5
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
The airy but intimate dining room is reached beyond a bar done in green marble, the latest material of choice.
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Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Best Shortcut Bread Mix: King Arthur Baking Company Crisp & Airy Focaccia Mix Kit
This no-knead, quick-rise mix delivers soft, chewy, airy bread with a crispy crust in under an hour.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025
The couple entertained friends in a large, airy living area, where layouts and floors are original to the 1959 building.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 13 Feb. 2025
These soft hues capture the essence of Rococo design, which is romantic, light, and airy with a whimsical edge.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
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Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Best Shortcut Bread Mix: King Arthur Baking Company Crisp & Airy Focaccia Mix Kit
This no-knead, quick-rise mix delivers soft, chewy, airy bread with a crispy crust in under an hour.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025
The couple entertained friends in a large, airy living area, where layouts and floors are original to the 1959 building.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 13 Feb. 2025
These soft hues capture the essence of Rococo design, which is romantic, light, and airy with a whimsical edge.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for airy
Adjective
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Photos from the live Duke Farms Eagle Cam show the gray fluffy chick getting fed by one of its parents, likely the mother.—
Helena Wegner,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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The title dominates the artwork in fluffy, pastel yellow lettering.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
26 Feb. 2025
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Now on sale for just $38 thanks to a special on-site coupon, this elevated knit sweatsuit consists of a half-zip henley top and loose, airy pants that will look great during a day of sightseeing or even worn over a bikini on a breezy day at the beach.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2025
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According to Wall Street analysts, the market reaction reflects investor concerns that a trade war could crimp U.S. economic growth and reignite inflation, putting pressure on U.S. consumers who are already financially strained after grappling with several years of elevated price increases.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Stripes Everywhere Stripes are having a major design moment, proving that the lively pattern is timeless, versatile, and effortlessly chic.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2025
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The High Kings and Mary Black Palmer Auditorium, 270 Mohegan Ave Pkwy., New London A full evening of Irish music with vocalist Mary Black, lively traditional Irish band The High Kings plus Róisín O is being presented by The Kate but held at Connecticut College’s Palmer Auditorium.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2025
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Superyacht designers have begun to navigate the cultural preferences of their clientele by redefining yacht interiors in subtle but significant ways.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2025
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These devices are more precise and subtle than old fashioned metal detectors, using specific sensitivity settings and artificial intelligence to detect hidden weapons as opposed to harmless items such as keys and phones, allowing people to enter facilities with very little delay.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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The tablet runs Android 15 and has a light user interface treatment from TCL.—
Eric Zeman,
PCMAG,
3 Mar. 2025
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The result is a minimalist dashboard bisected by air vents, USB ports hidden in a lower under-dash storage area and light wood veneer panels that glow with backlighting at night.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Think real greenery and houseplants, breezy linens, rattan and cane furnishings and decor, light wood furnishings, and a palette of crisp whites, greens, and warm terracotta tones.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
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Heading into Sunday, March 9, cool and breezy weather is expected.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2025
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No manager in the American or National League history has won games at a higher clip than Roberts’ .627 winning percentage, and only the Texas Rangers’ Bruce Bochy has more postseason wins (57) among active managers.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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The goal is for Loam Entertainment to place executives in both Los Angeles and Tennessee to focus on developing high concept entertainment.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
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The incubator’s space at the Mart quickly became an energetic locus for tech startups in Chicago and, just as importantly, gave the city’s nascent tech community a brand that was recognizable to Chicagoans outside the startup orbit as well as to funders and entrepreneurs in other cities.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Amaury is a bright, happy, and energetic boy in search of a family.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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