in the air

phrase

: being felt or expressed by many people : in wide circulation

There was a sense of anticipation in the air.

Examples of in the air in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An adventure in the air ducts, where mold grows and the cool wind costs a ton. — Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

Advocaat threw his arms in the air, dropped back into his seat, and wept again. — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Similarly, trees will need less water when humidity is high as there is more moisture in the air. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026

The cognitive dissonance contributed to the thickness in the air that week. — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Rhymes for in the air

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