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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 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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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
Eric Nehm, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
During a Zoom interview, Maury Purnell, 85, hangs in the air, firmly grasping a trapeze bar, answering questions and smiling, no less.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
In 2002 there was a documentary that aired in Australia called The Trouble with Merle, directed by a very wonderful and helpful-to-me filmmaker named Maree Delofski.
—Hazlitt, 30 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In a panic to get rid of the ball, Trent jumped in the air and tried to throw it to a teammate, but Nembhard picked it off and found a teammate.
—Eric Nehm, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
During a Zoom interview, Maury Purnell, 85, hangs in the air, firmly grasping a trapeze bar, answering questions and smiling, no less.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
But the clip that aired on Face the Nation was within that broadcast, not during a commercial break.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
In 2002 there was a documentary that aired in Australia called The Trouble with Merle, directed by a very wonderful and helpful-to-me filmmaker named Maree Delofski.
—Hazlitt, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for air
Noun
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Wilson began the performance by playing the song’s familiar melody on his guitar before wrapping the anthem in baritone vocal notes.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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When the melody feels right and is looping in my mind, or playing and singing dummy vocals over and over, certain words start to appear.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
Billboard,
24 Apr. 2025
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Another can't-miss find: The Short-sleeve Pose Mock Neck makes layering a breeze and pairs with everything from jeans to midi skirts.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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Think soft-close lids, built-in charcoal filters, and removable liners that make dumping kitchen scraps a breeze.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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In videos and photos on social media, Leake, now in his early fifties, had the aura of an elder-statesman goth punk.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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The overwhelming majority of those games have not carried the aura of a special occasion in the way UEFA Champions League or Copa Libertadores fixtures can in Europe and South America.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Keenan and his Tool bandmates are one of the many acts scheduled to appear at the Back to the Beginning concert, which takes place in Birmingham, England on July 5.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
28 Apr. 2025
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State law enforcement agencies wanting to participate in the program must enter into memorandums of agreement with ICE, according to the act, before participating in the program.—
Michelle Watson,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2025
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Ben Whishaw, who played Q in Daniel Craig’s last three James Bond movies, voiced Paddington for the third time in Paddington in Peru.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Dog Man must then foil the evil plans of his enemy, Petey, an orange cat (voiced by Pete Davidson), who clones himself in an effort to create a criminal sidekick but ends up with a curious kitten, Li’l Petey (Lucas Hopkins Calderon) instead.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2025
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The song also reached No. 10 on the Hot Rock Songs chart.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
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The song initially hit No. 1 upon its debut in November, becoming Lake’s sixth leader.—
Jim Asker,
Billboard,
30 Apr. 2025
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Pain at injection sites for people who use intramuscular (IM) vitamins Allergic reactions Fever Itching Rash Shortness of breath Rapid weight gain People who use B12 injections are more prone to allergic reactions than those using oral medications.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
29 Apr. 2025
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To many in Democratic politics and state government, Berman is a breath of fresh air.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
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More than 2,300 rocket bodies orbiting the Earth can't be controlled and will eventually reenter the atmosphere, according to Nature.com.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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And the present environment, with harsh temperatures, intense radiation, and a sparse atmosphere, isn’t exactly propitious for life.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/air. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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