1
as in pause
a momentary halt in an activity
let's all take a breath before continuing this discussion
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2
as in breeze
a slight or gentle movement of air
a sweet breath caressed her cheek as she sat in the garden
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3
as in hint
an almost imperceptible sign of something
the mornings are already getting warmer, and there is a breath of spring in the air
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Recent Examples of breath
The photographer’s own warm breath could cloud the image.
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Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
During a challenge that saw the recruits carrying supplies uphill, Smollett stopped to catch his breath, drawing the ire of a member of the Directing Staff.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025
Exploring Ravenna was a breath of fresh air – and not just because of the rolling hills and valleys.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
According to Bain & Company, investors shouldn’t hold their breath for a return anytime soon.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
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Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
During a challenge that saw the recruits carrying supplies uphill, Smollett stopped to catch his breath, drawing the ire of a member of the Directing Staff.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025
Exploring Ravenna was a breath of fresh air – and not just because of the rolling hills and valleys.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
According to Bain & Company, investors shouldn’t hold their breath for a return anytime soon.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for breath
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breath
Noun
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After battling Bukele in public and her own embassy in private, Manes announced a pause in diplomatic relations and left El Salvador in late 2021.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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His showing over the weekend, however, should at least give the Canucks some pause.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
29 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
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However, there are no such hints for players in Season 3, who are sorted into teams at the beginning of their time in Borderland and told where to go for the next match.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Le Monde Gourmand's warm yet spicy scent, with hints of nutmeg, sandalwood and musk, is the perfect aroma for sweater weather.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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August represented somewhat of a lull in Russian strikes.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Despite a relatively quiet lull in spicy antics from morning TV's sassiest couple, Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa engaged in a bit of light torso touching on the latest episode of Live With Kelly & Mark.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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These bites are airy puffs about the size and width of an adult’s thumb.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Fixmatti Puff-Sleeve Sweatshirt and Joggers Set I add at least one matching set to my wardrobe every fall, and this year’s version features a sweatshirt with stylish puff sleeves inspired by Joanna Gaines and Oprah Winfrey.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Another name for the quarterback jersey, another glimmer of hope amid despair.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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And Detroit Public Schools Community District has improved in many state test categories — a glimmer of hope that new academic interventions targeting struggling students are working.—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The struggling Dolphins appear to at least be getting a break on bad weather.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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Back in early 2023, the star explained why one of those breaks was longer than normal.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Plus, pioneering inserts like the Nemo window, a transparent area below the waterline where guests can watch marine life flicker past the hull.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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But things get weird when Kamala sees flickers of zombie faces in the crowd.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breath. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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