1
as in aura
a special quality or impression associated with something
Naomi's the only person I know who can wear old jeans and a T-shirt with an air of elegance
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2
as in breeze
a slight or gentle movement of air
we sailed into the bay on a light air and just in time to enjoy a spectacular sunset
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as in act
airs plural
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
ever since she joined the country club she's been putting on airs of being too "high society" for us ordinary folks
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as in to voice
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
suggested we air any complaints about the seating arrangements to the person who actually planned the event
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Recent Examples of air
Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
As for air freight, rates on the trans-Pacific route are inching up again.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The film is directed by Nicolas Brown, produced by Passion Planet and will air on Prime Video worldwide from early next year.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
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Noun
An acre of the state's ubiquitous crop can put enough moisture in the air to fill a swimming pool.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
As for air freight, rates on the trans-Pacific route are inching up again.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
The pair appeared on Girl Meets World, which aired on Disney Channel from 2014 to 2017 and served as a sequel to the 1993-2000 coming-of-age ABC series Boy Meets World.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The film is directed by Nicolas Brown, produced by Passion Planet and will air on Prime Video worldwide from early next year.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for air
Noun
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The most gifted preachers transformed that aura into spiritual empires, drawing thousands to megachurches, filling television airwaves and sometimes amassing personal fortunes.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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Since then, the college aura — the open practices, the packed stands, and the small-town camp atmosphere — has become an iconic, recurring part of the Bills' season build-up.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Expect food trucks, live entertainment, and a pleasant river breeze as the holidays officially roll into high gear.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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Its heavy steel construction promotes quick, even heating, while the nonstick surface and removable rack make cleanup a breeze.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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During the tour for the band's previous album, We, singer Feist dropped out of the lineup as the opening act, citing the accusations against Butler as the reason for her departure.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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All are dressed in period garb — Clarkson in a gorgeous gown and her band, My Band Y’all, led by musical director and keyboardist Jason Halbert, in formal white dinner jackets typical of musical acts at the time.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The pair seamlessly weaved between their catalogs, switching off on the melody and harmonies, delivering a true rock & roll party that got better with each song.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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Because every lyric and every melody was very intentional from all our collaborators.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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Perlman received two Emmy noms for his turn on CBS’ Beauty and the Beast, made famous the titular role in the Hellboy franchise, played Clay Morrow in the hit series Sons of Anarchy, and voiced the narrator in the Fallout video game series.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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The deal has also drawn attention for its regulatory review process, with some lawmakers voicing antitrust concerns.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Bachelor will always find a wife in six weeks, Kim and Khloe will always make up, and Chrishell and crew will always wear inappropriate outfits in a professional atmosphere.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Strong winds also are expected to lash the West Coast as an atmospheric river (a corridor of concentrated moisture in the atmosphere, sometimes called a tropical plume) arrives on Friday.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, feeling out of breath when walking short distances has many possible causes, some severe.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
28 Oct. 2025
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The day of her death Milwaukee police would be called three more times before Zettel took her last breath.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Under the pretense of going to the bathroom, Dunne escaped out the window and took off in her car, which Sweeney jumped the hood of.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Dwarfing its predecessor and three inches taller, the Ford GT made no pretense of being a racing machine like the car that inspired it.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/air. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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