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as in rhetoric
boastful speech or writing
his taking credit for the rescue was mostly hot air, since the boat was actually saved by the Coast Guard
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as in wind
language that is impressive-sounding but not meaningful or sincere
her campaign promise to "fight for the people" showed a taste for stale hot air
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Recent Examples of hot air
Air fryers cook food by circulating hot air around the food on all sides.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2025
Unlike standard toaster ovens, both air fryer ovens and basket-style air fryers rely on a combination of high heat and convection (moving hot air around with a fan) to crisp up your food.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2025
Savings from not eating out as much while traveling have gone toward experiences like a hot air balloon ride in Kenya’s Masai Mara and a PADI diving certification course in Tulum.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 19 Feb. 2025
Air frying, the process of frying foods with hot air, has gained traction over the years as a quick, convenient and healthy way to deliciously fry foods like chicken, potatoes and brussels sprouts.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2025
Unlike standard toaster ovens, both air fryer ovens and basket-style air fryers rely on a combination of high heat and convection (moving hot air around with a fan) to crisp up your food.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2025
Savings from not eating out as much while traveling have gone toward experiences like a hot air balloon ride in Kenya’s Masai Mara and a PADI diving certification course in Tulum.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 19 Feb. 2025
Air frying, the process of frying foods with hot air, has gained traction over the years as a quick, convenient and healthy way to deliciously fry foods like chicken, potatoes and brussels sprouts.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hot air
Noun
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Despite the current rhetoric, there seems to be rare agreement on addressing what many believe is a high-stakes issue.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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While Trump vowed repeatedly during the 2016, 2020 and 2024 election cycles not to cut Medicare, his actual record belies the rhetoric.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Loewe’s Puzzle bag, which Anderson introduced in his first collection, and which is made from soft leather cut into patchwork pieces and then stitched back together at rakish angles, is a choice non-blingy brag.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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How 'Intermezzo' sparked envy, became the galley brag of 2024 I, dear reader, am not above a galley brag.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Related Articles Over the weekend, there was a lot of online chatter about Elliott either closing his business or selling it to Authentic Brands Group.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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The last week has been a lot of chatter on the matter.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
7 Apr. 2025
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Earlier in April, Ye went on another explosive X rant during which took aim at Cole.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
7 Apr. 2025
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Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal had tough words for Los Angeles Clippers guard Ben Simmons in a rant against the NBA’s current product.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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There just didn’t appear to be any gas in the tank, nor any will to compete.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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An instant before touchdown, pressurized nitrogen gas thrusters fire to slow the descent to walking pace.—
Jennifer Earl, Analisa Novak,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Hot air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hot%20air. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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