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as in casual
having a relaxed, casual manner
a breezy tour guide who remains completely unfazed no matter what the mishap
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as in gusty
marked by strong wind or more wind than usual
a breezy day usually finds the waters of the bay studded with sail
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as in ventilated
open to the free circulation of air
let's sit on the front porch; it's breezier there
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Recent Examples of breezy
The arrangements are sparse, breezy, clearing the path for Mavis’ voice, which has only gathered gravitas and richness.
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Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
Rest easy knowing that anyone who receives this breezy sheet set with cooling eucalyptus fibers will wake up on the right side of the bed.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Perhaps most striking, the success of the Neapolitan novels seems to have begun to influence breezier genres of fiction.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
Poetry aside, Central Indiana should have a dry and breezy Halloween after days of wet weather, according to meteorologists with the National Weather Service in Indianapolis.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
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Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
Rest easy knowing that anyone who receives this breezy sheet set with cooling eucalyptus fibers will wake up on the right side of the bed.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Perhaps most striking, the success of the Neapolitan novels seems to have begun to influence breezier genres of fiction.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
Poetry aside, Central Indiana should have a dry and breezy Halloween after days of wet weather, according to meteorologists with the National Weather Service in Indianapolis.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breezy
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For many young women, the stiletto’s discomfort is part of the appeal, offering proof that effort and glamor remain in an age of casual sneakers.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Simple yet polished, the Anrabess Long Sleeve Midi Dress is perfect for a casual Thanksgiving feast or a fall day out on the town.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Locally gusty winds also could pose a hazard.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the precipitation, winds could also be increasingly gusty from the Pacific Northwest to the Northern Rockies.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Inclusive of a 283-mile range, and 300 horsepower, the Elite model comes standard with dual AWD motors, 21-inch aluminum alloy wheels, and heated and ventilated seats.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
25 Dec. 2025
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There was also a 7-inch touchscreen with Porsche’s PCM navigation system sitting above climate controls that included heated and ventilated seats.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Check out which Tiny Desk is most likely to surprise you, what has the most mellow groove and more.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 Dec. 2025
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If Lopatin has increasingly pushed his solo music into a more over-the-top, dramatized mode over the years (with the refreshing exception of this year’s mellow Tranquilizer), all that theatricality finally finds a good outlet here, lifting the material to grandiose and otherworldly places.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
23 Dec. 2025
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But January, with its blustery winds and chilly temperatures, is when boxes must be cleaned, inspected and repaired.—
Joe Murphy,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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That's a blustery way to say the mission will provide critical insights into Mars' climate history and evolution.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Together with thin shallot rings, the bird fries in a coating of rice flour to achieve an airy crispness and plenty of splintered, shattering bits of batter.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Gap Mid-rise UltraSoft Horseshoe Jeans These baggy, Gap sweatpant jeans strike a nice balance between structure and ease, thanks to the brand’s lightweight Tencel-blend fabric that feels airy without being flimsy.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Jordan Marshall isn’t nonchalant about anything.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Backing the nonchalant trio were multiple percussionists on wind chimes, congas, shakers, and more, as well as backup singers, a bassist, and an additional guitarist.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
28 Oct. 2025
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Weekend in the 50s ahead Over Oklahoma City, the weather is predicted to hit 55 degrees at its highest on Saturday, and has the makings of a windy day overall with average winds at 10 mph and gusts up to 23 mph.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cold and windy conditions are expected in the Southern California region on Thursday, with Santa Ana winds set to develop this evening.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Breezy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breezy. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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