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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
Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
For students at Muir, school was cancelled for over three weeks, reopening at the end of January when environmental testing determined there were no air contaminants lingering from wildfire debris.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 5 June 2025
Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
The final episode of season four aired on June 12, 2015, and a few days shy of 10 years later, season five is set to premiere.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
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Noun
Emergency responders searched for the man in rafts, on the ground, in the air and by railroad but didn’t find him, the agency said.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
For students at Muir, school was cancelled for over three weeks, reopening at the end of January when environmental testing determined there were no air contaminants lingering from wildfire debris.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 5 June 2025
Verb
The monthlong celebration also includes an earlier than normal BET Awards hosted by Kevin Hart, airing Monday.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
The final episode of season four aired on June 12, 2015, and a few days shy of 10 years later, season five is set to premiere.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for air
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Over an entrancing melody, Marie Ulven sings about her struggle with addiction and depression with shocking honesty, before giving voice to the people in her life that helped pull her out of it.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the synth melody sings out with brilliant quality.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Sand, breeze blocks, storm shutters—these are materials of survival and exclusion, shaped by the hurricanes that regularly devastate her homeland.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The 120-acre estate is situated in the Stags Leap District on the southeastern side of Napa Valley, which receives cooling evening breezes from nearby San Pablo Bay.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
25 May 2025
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Then, Mercury and Jupiter both enter your sign (on June 8th and June 9th), bringing the spotlight straight to your aura.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 May 2025
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Like Taurus, Aidan is a romantic at heart and has a tenderness in his aura.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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When the Parks and Recreation alum was shot and killed at just 59 years old during a dispute with his neighbor on Sunday, June 1, his husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, claimed the act of violence was a hate crime.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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The act of finding and identifying the missing was thus seen as essential for rebuilding a nation, whose identity is shaped by those who disappeared.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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The veteran safety recently voiced his frustrations on social media after hearing his former defensive coordinator discuss the offseason trade that sent shockwaves across Philly.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Residents voice concerns about road conditions and the impact of traffic, Guerrero said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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Of course, there will also be more catchy songs — the original soundtrack, which includes 13 songs, will be available on June 6 on streaming platforms, Disney said.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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At the time, songs were streamed without the proper mechanical licenses, which was especially harmful for independent artists.—
Tyler Hicks,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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Smith began feeling short of breath during her runs.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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But the bones – femur, rib, jaw – take her breath away each time.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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Ultimately, professor Bayram says, the Gaziantep baklava known today was shaped by the local ingredients, the atmosphere and climate of the city — and by local chefs who were consumed with perfecting the recipe and passed that obsession along to their apprentices.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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Game 3 is back in Sunrise Monday, and if Game 2’s Panthers watch party was any preview, expect a wild atmosphere.—
Adam Beasley,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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“Air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/air. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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