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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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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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3
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
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
The heat pushes the jet stream further north, paving the path for unusually warm air to flow.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Calipari’s full interview with Dakich will air on OutKick on Thursday.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Conclusion From compact trainers and regional commuters to futuristic air taxis and hybrid commercial jets, each aircraft represents a vital step toward cleaner, quieter, and more efficient air travel.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
The heat pushes the jet stream further north, paving the path for unusually warm air to flow.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
The likely interview will be hosted by Norah O’Donnell, the former CBS Evening News anchor, and is expected to air in segments over several days.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Calipari’s full interview with Dakich will air on OutKick on Thursday.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for air
Noun
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Iverson often compared his own fearlessness to Jordan’s aura, famously crossing up Jordan early in his career as a statement of arrival.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Both looks played in her usual register — classic shapes, fine detail, and that imitable cool girl aura — but each carried a distinct point of view.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While they’re usually made from a hard plastic and can take up precious space in your drawer or cabinet, these funnels are made from flexible silicone and have a space-saving, foldable design to make storing them a breeze.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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From vegetables and berries to whole grains and lean proteins, the freezer aisle is full of healthy foods that can make preparing quick, balanced meals a breeze.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There is a very interesting three-act structure for his character, as well.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
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Guided by purpose, clarity and harmony, the SS27 line-up speaks to the emerging generation of conscious consumers—where beauty meets responsibility and fabric becomes an act of expression.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Singing a melody of a Britney [Spears] song or watching a Rihanna video really charged my freedom of expression as a child.—
Jeff Nelson,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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With playful lyrics and sweeping jazzy melodies, Laufey draws from artists including Chet Baker and Carole King.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At times, McMahon has voiced support for public schools.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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His Valentino show began with a spoken word reading — Pamela Anderson voicing a 1941 letter by Pier Paolo Pasolini about light enduring through darkness.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, Manitoba’s clean hydroelectric grid provides abundant renewable energy, which is essential for powering technology to pull CO₂ from the atmosphere without creating additional emissions in the process, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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The menu exudes exquisite flavors, and whether you’re seated in the living room, the galley or on the terrace, the atmosphere is that of a dear friend’s home.—
Kristen Tribe,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After an extended run of mediocre at best — and at worst, totally anemic — releases, 2024’s Call of Duty felt like a breath of fresh air, if only by default.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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The latter’s video focused on her seatmate, whose infectious giggles and wheezing breaths—which one commenter joked sounded like the engine—became the soundtrack to the plane fault.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Under the pretense of a back-to-school rules review, the sophomore through senior classes at Ruskin were treated to a stirring drumline performance before a shocked Sixta took the the stage.—
Ilana Arougheti
Updated October 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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In the end, no one was pretending, unless pretense paid the bills.—
Lavender Au,
The Dial,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/air. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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