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

In a Premier League which has been dominated by intra-league transfers since the summer of 2025, a couple of unrecognised new faces parachuting in give it a breath of fresh air. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Skinny Belts Skinny belts offer thin strips of color that are a welcome breath of fresh air to any attire. — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 24 Aug. 2026

This remote and truly wild escape is both a breath of fresh air and an exhilarating adventure, with six million acres of wilderness ripe for exploring. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2026

In light of how so many people, governments, religions, and organizations may dictate to mankind what specifically to think, that statement sure is a breath of fresh air. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Aug. 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