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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 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 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
Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The lightweight formulas of summer often need a boost, like richer creams, protective mists, and glow-boosting serums to help skin, hair, and body thrive in cooler, drier air.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
In a wide-ranging interview that aired on Thursday, Xu Fei, a vice president at the company, unveiled details about Xiaomi's plans to launch its electric vehicles in 2027 in Europe that have not previously been reported.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
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Noun
In came air, but also spiders and big snakes and baboons.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The lightweight formulas of summer often need a boost, like richer creams, protective mists, and glow-boosting serums to help skin, hair, and body thrive in cooler, drier air.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
The season aired during the spring.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
In a wide-ranging interview that aired on Thursday, Xu Fei, a vice president at the company, unveiled details about Xiaomi's plans to launch its electric vehicles in 2027 in Europe that have not previously been reported.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for air
Noun
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Our foul, flatulent father-figure may exaggerate a bit when belittling his enemies (and friends, for that matter), but cloaked under his aura of filth — like an adult Pig-Pen’s toxic dust cloud — rests a core truth.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 Sep. 2025
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Dodging its attacks against the trainers is paramount, as is collecting aura that can power up your own Pokémon to do their own temporary Mega Evolutions.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The idea behind the Tumbleweed project is to design large-scale, low-cost robotic rovers that can cover great swathes of the Martian surface while driven purely by the breeze.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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The cuffed pants and the knee-length cardigan offer enough coverage to stay cozy against a cool breeze.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ahn Young-joon / AP Tattoo artists welcomed the act’s passage after spending years fighting to end the ban.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Sep. 2025
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In 1972, a young student is profoundly changed by the simple act of observing and connecting with a geranium.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the second half folds in the aesthetics of Vegas strip cabarets with eerie melodies from movie scores like Danny Elfman’s Nightmare Before Christmas.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Smith’s powerful lyrics and captivating melodies invite listeners to join her on this transformative journey.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The development sparked a backlash from the acting community, with the likes of Emily Blunt and SAG-AFTRA voicing concern.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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Two days later, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Brendan Carr voiced his frustrations over Kimmel's comments and ABC temporarily pulled Kimmel from the air, while broadcasters Sinclair and Nexstar continued to preempt the show following its return on Sept 23.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The tiny home park (that also offers Airstreams for rent) provides quaint and private accommodations for guests with a communal camp atmosphere.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Generated when biomass, such as crop residues, wood, or other organic matter, is heated to produce clean energy, bio-tar can clog pipelines, corrode equipment, and release harmful compounds into the atmosphere if not managed carefully.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Harry the catfish popped to the surface first, his fishy breath curling the grass along the bank.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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In the studio, niche interests are exchanged for conformity and collective attention to breath and postures—at least on the surface.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
30 Sep. 2025
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But at least those entities are populated by people who are curious about art and culture—these OFFLINE events have no such pretense.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
24 Sep. 2025
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Gregory and Gerner were arrested and charged with felony counts of injury to an energy facility and felony counts of obtaining property by false pretense, deputies said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/air. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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