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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
Curiously, windows and sliding doors aren’t equipped with screens (yet), which makes immersing yourself in the forest environment while indoors more challenging (and less breezy), though the unmistakable calls of the colobus monkeys ring right through the glass.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Severe weather is not expected, although winds could get breezy behind the front.
—Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Sunday will be breezy with the potential for additional showers.
—Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Quince's European linen square-neck top is a fresh alternative to a basic tee, with a cute silhouette and breezy fabric that looks right at home with shorts and skirts alike.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Severe weather is not expected, although winds could get breezy behind the front.
—Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Sunday will be breezy with the potential for additional showers.
—Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Quince's European linen square-neck top is a fresh alternative to a basic tee, with a cute silhouette and breezy fabric that looks right at home with shorts and skirts alike.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breezy
Adjective
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But the brand became the foundation for a global retail empire and reshaped American fashion with a focus on simple casual looks from khakis and jeans to T-shirts and sweater sets.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Lluritu is a modern, casual seafood bar that's quickly becoming a favorite in the neighborhood of Gràcia.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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Winds will be gusty on Tuesday out of the south and southwest at 10 to 25 mph.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The low humidity combined with gusty winds and very dry vegetation will result in an elevated threat for the rapid spread of wildfires across the area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
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Depending on trim and spec, Hyundai also says Ioniq 3 owners will get the option of heated and ventilated seats, a Bose sound system, ambient LED lighting and, bizarrely, cabin materials inspired by 1970s Italian furniture.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Lincoln Aviator is a luxury SUV due to its potent twin turbo V6 engine with intelligent AWD, and a cabin featuring premium leather heated and ventilated seats, a panoramic vista roof, and a Revel audio system.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Conato Perfect for a mellow night out after a day of exploring, Conato features a warm atmosphere in a rustic outdoor setting.—
Regina Zumarraga,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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The four-acre 800-foot-long pool will be capable of delivering up to 420 customizable waves an hour, ranging from mellow rollers to serious barrels up to seven feet.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
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Plan on a cooler, wet, gray, and blustery weekend in the Philadelphia region.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Set along the cold, deep waters of Islay’s village of Port Ellen, the hotel is well placed for long blustery walks along the Three Distilleries Pathway, which takes you to the island’s heavy hitters of Laphroaig, Lagavulin, and, of course, Ardbeg.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Nigerian pop star returns with a breezy new album whose airy production and vague, religious framework make for a disappointingly one-dimensional listen.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Pitchfork,
7 May 2026
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That airy fire, the steady blue flame.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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While a warm, four-bar bassline chugs alongside dubby stabs and bouncy swells, BEA1991’s vocals switch from nonchalant monotone to falsetto in a way that sounds like an involuntary yelp of joy.—
Reid BG,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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Glantz remained upright at his otherwise empty table, and his nonchalant noshing was caught on a CNN livestream of the room.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Carson Kelly added an RBI single when second baseman Vargas and center fielder Alek Thomas misplayed his flyball on a cold and windy day at Wrigley Field.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Hoping to see a boost in visitors, the Richmond Museum Association — which owns the the Red Oak Victory — and many long-time volunteers would like to see the ship moved from its current location down a windy road to a new spot near Richmond’s more frequented Marina Bay.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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“Breezy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breezy. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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