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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
On a bright but cool and breezy afternoon on the Steele Canyon campus, Gonzalez demonstrated why her coach carries so much confidence in her.
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Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
The matching linen pants, complete with a stretchy waistband, make the whole look feel easy, breezy, and totally bump-approved.
—Leilani McQuay, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025
The skirt is made from cotton that’s breezy and lightweight.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Winds are expected to be breezy, with gusts ranging from 35 to 45 mph.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
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Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
The matching linen pants, complete with a stretchy waistband, make the whole look feel easy, breezy, and totally bump-approved.
—Leilani McQuay, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025
The skirt is made from cotton that’s breezy and lightweight.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Winds are expected to be breezy, with gusts ranging from 35 to 45 mph.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breezy
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This casual oceanfront eatery, which serves up everything from burgers and salads to conch fritters, is the most famous restaurant on the island and exceeds all the hype.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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Embed them into performance reviews, hiring criteria, onboarding, recognition programs, and even casual daily conversations.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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An eight-month-old Gruyère is mellow with a caramel aroma.—
Betsy Andrews,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Animal Collective member’s new album, Sinister Grift, is the perfect mellow psychedelia for a sunny Pasadena afternoon.—
Dan Reilly,
Vulture,
9 Apr. 2025
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By eliminating these standing waves, the Noire X headphones deliver a more balanced, nuanced and airy treble that the designers say is free of the fatiguing artifacts that can spoil the listening experience.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The first interview took place six weeks before Wanderley’s attack, in de Moraes’s office—an airy space with a wall of windows that look out toward Lake Paranoá.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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Instead, the reaction in Washington has been remarkably nonchalant, illustrating how thoroughly expectations of leader authenticity have eroded.—
Nate Bennett,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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And Sean was so, nonchalant about it.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
5 Mar. 2025
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In frigid, windy conditions, Crochet’s first pitch crossed the plate with a game-time temperature of 35 degrees and a 23-degree wind chill.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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While officials, contractors and builders watched, fires were lit in the wood chips in the flower beds in front of the sheds, then large fans were turned on to mimic conditions during the hot, windy weather of a Red Flag fire event.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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Signal operations are otherwise unaffected, and motorists are reminded to always exercise caution around pedestrians.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Upon hearing the noise, everyone falls to the ground unconscious, except for Cameron, who is unaffected.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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When the executive order goes into effect, de minimis packages from China will be subject to an informal entry process, and each package that travels to the U.S. via international post will now be subject to a tariff rate of 120 percent or $100, a rate that will increase to $200 after June 1.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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What exactly are the rules for saving seats at an informal event where seats are not assigned? Related Articles Miss Manners: Heroes?—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2025
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Curaçao With colorful Dutch architecture, multicultural charm, and an easygoing pace of life, Curaçao attracts sun-seekers from around the world.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This easygoing aesthetic introduces itself in the living room, which doubles as the home’s entry since there’s no formal foyer.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Breezy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breezy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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