breath of fresh air

noun phrase

: a welcome or refreshing change

Examples of breath of fresh air in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Unlike its more exclusive neighbor properties, Daunt’s feels like a warm embrace and a breath of fresh air at the same time. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Real Homes at Real Prices Ave Maria is a breath of fresh air for many homebuyers. — Ave Maria, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

His interactions with Daemon (Matt Smith) last season, going so far as to shush him at one point, were a breath of fresh air. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

His time in Cromwell has been a breath of fresh air after hearing boos last week at Shinnecock Hills. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for breath of fresh air

• concessionaire
• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare