1
as in pause
a momentary halt in an activity
let's all take a breath before continuing this discussion
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2
as in breeze
a slight or gentle movement of air
a sweet breath caressed her cheek as she sat in the garden
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3
as in hint
an almost imperceptible sign of something
the mornings are already getting warmer, and there is a breath of spring in the air
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Recent Examples of breath
Here, Carner’s voice has an intimate quality, like he’s caught singing under his breath without a thought as to who might hear it.
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Thomas Smith, Billboard, 24 Apr. 2025
Its wavelets lap enticingly at our feet, but the breaker that might truly knock the breath out of us never comes.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
Everyone seems to be holding their breath, waiting for something bigger to happen.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Hold for five breaths, then repeat on the other side.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025
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Thomas Smith, Billboard, 24 Apr. 2025
Its wavelets lap enticingly at our feet, but the breaker that might truly knock the breath out of us never comes.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
Everyone seems to be holding their breath, waiting for something bigger to happen.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Hold for five breaths, then repeat on the other side.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breath
Noun
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And sometimes, a pause that lingers a moment longer than expected can speak louder than any update.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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After a five-year pause enacted by President Trump in March 2020.—
Ben Abrams,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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And with Alexa voice control and Google TV, navigating your favorite shows is a breeze.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2025
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The single temperature knob and reliable igniter are easy to use, and cleanup is a breeze with pre-oiled grates.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The opening on this one hits you with this incredibly juicy and crisp apple note mixed with a hint of blackcurrant that feels both sophisticated and playful.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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Some designers dive right in, while others infuse just a hint.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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Don’t wait for a business lull or career crossroads to reconnect.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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But intensifying Russian attacks against Kyiv earlier this week following a lull over the Easter holiday led Trump to take a rare shot against Putin on Thursday.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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Away from the game’s heartlands in Kolkata, Kerala and the country’s north east, there is a feeling its presence is fragile, ephemeral, a sudden explosion of glitter and sparkle that may yet disappear in a puff of smoke.—
Rory Smith,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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No air will shoot out of the valve, although the pump hose itself will give a little puff.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
7 Mar. 2025
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Yet, even amidst the shadows, there were glimmers — moments that defied logic or explanation.—
Carissa Talmage,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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France singled in the ninth, too, giving the Twins a glimmer of hope, but DaShawn Keirsey Jr., in to pinch run for him, was thrown out by Naylor trying to steal on the first pitch of Jonah Bride’s at-bat.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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If one partner needs space and the other needs closeness, find a middle ground, like agreeing to revisit the conversation after a short break.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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If a decision still has not been made after three days, a break of up to one day is permitted, allowing for prayer and discussion amongst cardinals.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
3 May 2025
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Deep shadows settle into the brickwork on each building, giving every texture a sense of depth missing from the original release, and the flicker from fires makes even lonely alleyways feel alive with action as flames lick and light and shadow dance around dynamically.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Yet still there are ghosts in the machine; death and myth and the potency of belief, even when ill-defined, fill the world with strange flickers and shadows.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breath. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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