1
as in fluffy
resembling air in lightness
the bakery's lemon pies are famous for their airy meringues
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2
as in ventilated
open to the free circulation of air
a pleasant, airy room
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as in elevated
located at a greater height than average or usual
airy mountain villages
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as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
the airy revelry of their latest album is a departure from the slower and more somber music of the band's previous work
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as in subtle
satisfying or pleasing because of fineness or mildness
an airy cologne that would be appropriate to wear to the office
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Recent Examples of airy
The galley morphs into a bright and airy sunroom, with both a pellet stove and a woodsy view of the outdoors.
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Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2025
The gel texture is so airy and layers seamlessly underneath my sunscreen and makeup, too.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 25 Apr. 2025
Perched in the dunes with 125 feet of beach along the scenic shore of the Atlantic Ocean, an airy and lavishly appointed ultra-modern villa in Florida‘s Delray Beach has sailed onto the market for $28 million.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
The rinds are thick and the flesh is airy and tasteless.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
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Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2025
The gel texture is so airy and layers seamlessly underneath my sunscreen and makeup, too.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 25 Apr. 2025
Perched in the dunes with 125 feet of beach along the scenic shore of the Atlantic Ocean, an airy and lavishly appointed ultra-modern villa in Florida‘s Delray Beach has sailed onto the market for $28 million.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
The rinds are thick and the flesh is airy and tasteless.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for airy
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The light and fluffy casserole packed with cheese, onion, and saltines too, is a great way to sneak in some extra veggies.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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Pumpkin somehow has the property to keep the texture fluffy while maintaining the right moisture in the dough.—
Akiko Katayama,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Before banging Kevin Gausman’s elevated fastball off the right field wall for a fifth-inning double, Dezenzo had taken five plate appearances across the past nine days.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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These were much larger and more architecturally complex, and they were positioned in elevated, visible locations that were set away from settlements and pastures.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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His crossword is not themed, but the entry is lively nonetheless.—
Deb Amlen,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Located right on the bustling Piazza delle Erbe, Verona’s liveliest piazza built atop the ancient Roman Capitolium, this museum gives new life to a majestic 17th-century palazzo.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2025
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Our physical body is the antenna for all of these sensations; a relaxed, thawed body can pick up more subtle signals.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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There are subtle peacock tail motifs throughout the hotel, from the geometric patterns in intricate kumiko woodwork headboards to Japanese washi paper designs in the elevator.—
Amber Gibson,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2025
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In addition, Parker praised how protective the jacket is with fabric that wards off wind and light rain.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2025
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The light and airy scent is actually a top fragrance trend our editors are noticing ahead of summer 2025.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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The V-neck style gives your bust a boost, while the breezy skirt delivers effortless elegance and won’t get bogged down by a dip in the pool.—
Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2025
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With a stop at the Time 100 Summit, Meghan spoke to a rapt audience in a breezy tan Ralph Lauren suit just in time for the city's springtime thaw.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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With their flood of light and color, Yi Ming’s paintings have sold for high prices at charity auctions and have brought the artists invitations to design work for events both in China and abroad.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Israel has paid a high price to protect its citizens in its short 77-year history.—
Rabbi Steve Roth,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Apr. 2025
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Mariah, an energetic publicity executive in Oregon also described herself as an introverted extrovert, had a passion for self-exploration and chose work different from everyone else in her family.—
Jessie Rosen,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Rather than get stuck in or fooled by the appearance of things, this principle reminded us to sense their energetic underpinnings, such as clarity and intention.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airy. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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