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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
Typically made from wood, these structures have slatted rooftops that allow for breezy ventilation and offer a nice middle ground between shade and sun.
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Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
On a breezy pier overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, a growing group of women are discovering that the rewards of crabbing extend far beyond what ends up in a bucket.
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Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
From breezy dresses and comfortable sandals to the perfect beach tote and an array of light linens, here’s our selection of the best pieces from Banana Republic’s summer collection to build your perfect Portuguese vacation wardrobe.
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Morgan Evans,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
From sheet pan meals to easy breezy salads, there's a shrimp recipe here to please every palate.
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Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
On a breezy pier overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, a growing group of women are discovering that the rewards of crabbing extend far beyond what ends up in a bucket.
—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
From breezy dresses and comfortable sandals to the perfect beach tote and an array of light linens, here’s our selection of the best pieces from Banana Republic’s summer collection to build your perfect Portuguese vacation wardrobe.
—
Morgan Evans,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
From sheet pan meals to easy breezy salads, there's a shrimp recipe here to please every palate.
—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for breezy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breezy
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Families, longtime soccer fans and casual viewers mixed on the concourse, creating a festival atmosphere with chants, flags and interactive soccer activities on the field.
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That wistful undertow stems from Zimmerman’s casual acceptance of his advancing age.
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The story heading into this weekend will be the rising temperatures and gusty winds.
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As the front passes Friday and more cold air rushes on Saturday, winds will be gusty across the region upwards of 20 mph both Friday and Saturday afternoon.
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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.
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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.
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My mood might dictate a mellow classical or a nostalgic rock n’ roll journey.
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Not to worry—the 20-year-old tennis prodigy and first-generation American from the mellow foothills of Orange County, California, isn’t the type to make a fuss.
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The blustery weather comes on the heels of an EF-1 tornado that ripped through the town of Freeland, Michigan, about 13 miles north of Saginaw, on Tuesday afternoon.
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The second World Cup, in 1934, was held in Benito Mussolini’s Italy and served his blustery model of fascism; 1978’s edition took place in Argentina, in the middle of its military junta and the disappearance of tens of thousands of dissidents.
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While linen and silk are light and airy, some occasions call for a sturdier yet equally breathable option.
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The small kitchen retains its midcentury charm, but open shelving above the counter provides an airier, more contemporary cupboard to show off Miranda-Martin’s dish and glassware collection.
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Chisholm is normally pretty nonchalant, and manager Aaron Boone is rather stoic and defends his players sometimes to a fault.
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Making a comeback on the Milan men’s calendar after a decade’s absence and under new ownership, Caruso made a big impression with its breezy and slyly nonchalant tailoring done up in an arresting array of unusual colors.
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Hot, extremely dry and windy conditions are bringing favorable conditions for new fires to spark and spread rapidly.
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Red flag warnings cover the West The warnings stretched from California to Arizona to New Mexico, where firefighters battled several blazes amid windy conditions.
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“Breezy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breezy. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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