as in show
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 voices
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 airs
Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
The show, which airs as an internet livestream, features cartoon voice actors led by their DM, Matthew Mercer.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
Fans will get a preview of the upcoming season on March 2, when ABC airs a special after the 97th Oscars.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
The White Lotus airs on Sunday nights on HBO.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Hearst Television airs Tamron Hall in 23 markets including WCVB-TV Boston, WMOR-TV Tampa, KCRA-TV Sacramento, WTAE-TV Pittsburgh, WBAL-TV Baltimore, KMBC-TV Kansas City, WLWT-TV Cincinnati, WISN-TV Milwaukee and WPBF-TV West Palm Beach.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
Deal or No Deal Island airs Tuesdays at 9/8c on NBC.
—Julie Jordan, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
Paw Patrol, which airs on Nickelodeon and is available to stream on YouTube, Paramount+, and other platforms, has been the third most in-demand children's TV series worldwide since at least 2020, beating out shows like Cocomelon, Bluey, and Peppa Pig, according to Parrot Analytics.
—Alana Semuels, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
When With Love, Meghan finally airs in March—after it was pushed back due to the ongoing devastation of the LA wildfires—we’ll likely get even more of a glimpse into these super personal wardrobe items and interiors.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
The network typically airs one or two roasts every year.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
The show, which airs as an internet livestream, features cartoon voice actors led by their DM, Matthew Mercer.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
Fans will get a preview of the upcoming season on March 2, when ABC airs a special after the 97th Oscars.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
The White Lotus airs on Sunday nights on HBO.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Hearst Television airs Tamron Hall in 23 markets including WCVB-TV Boston, WMOR-TV Tampa, KCRA-TV Sacramento, WTAE-TV Pittsburgh, WBAL-TV Baltimore, KMBC-TV Kansas City, WLWT-TV Cincinnati, WISN-TV Milwaukee and WPBF-TV West Palm Beach.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
Deal or No Deal Island airs Tuesdays at 9/8c on NBC.
—Julie Jordan, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
Paw Patrol, which airs on Nickelodeon and is available to stream on YouTube, Paramount+, and other platforms, has been the third most in-demand children's TV series worldwide since at least 2020, beating out shows like Cocomelon, Bluey, and Peppa Pig, according to Parrot Analytics.
—Alana Semuels, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
When With Love, Meghan finally airs in March—after it was pushed back due to the ongoing devastation of the LA wildfires—we’ll likely get even more of a glimpse into these super personal wardrobe items and interiors.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for airs
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Abby’s Motivations – Last night, players saw that the show was saying right away that Abby was a Firefly and was angry at Joel for all his murders at the hospital, decimating the entire organization.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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However, pastel purple is very much a show stopper in nail design.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Fact to know: In collaboration with the Dilworth Historic Commission, the project team used traditional materials and techniques — including the help of a master stonemason with access to original quarries — to ensure consistency with the church’s limestone facade.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Apr. 2025
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Its grand facade, looming over the misty abyss of Tequendama Falls, is the kind of place that invites amazement and a little unease.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For more about how to instruct generative AI on doing pretenses, also known as personas, see my discussion at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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No pretense, just genuine passion for scent and storytelling.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Williams gives Daigneault the freedom to do it.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Midfielder Curtis Jones has deputised at right-back with Trent Alexander-Arnold (ankle) sidelined, but a fully fit Bradley gives Slot a specialist in that role.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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In fact, in a former guise this was the first company in China to manufacture automobiles.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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All would come under the guise of respect for local norms.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Airs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airs. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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