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Recent Examples of airiness
The rest of the house had her mother’s easy sense of style and airiness.
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Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
As a result, the aesthetic is dominated by the warm tones of walnut wood furniture with rounded details; light gray walls creating a neutral backdrop for the brand’s collections, and mirrored details amplifying the sense of airiness.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
In this dim foyer, Benjamin Moore's Natural Cream swoops in to provide some airiness.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
This creates the illusion of airiness versus even less square footage.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2026
There’s the airiness of the Eagles, the self-seriousness of Jim Morrison, and even the quirkiness of Strawberry Alarm Clock.
—Millan Verma, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
The modernist mountain lodge stands out in the historic town with a color palette of snow white, warm woods, and rust, and airiness conveyed by white oak millwork and textured stone mosaics.
—Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
The airiness factor of Brooklinen’s duvet cover is unmatched, especially if the duvet insert is equally lightweight.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
Uranus prefers the airiness of Gemini, so this shift feels like the universe finally cutting you a break.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
As a result, the aesthetic is dominated by the warm tones of walnut wood furniture with rounded details; light gray walls creating a neutral backdrop for the brand’s collections, and mirrored details amplifying the sense of airiness.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
In this dim foyer, Benjamin Moore's Natural Cream swoops in to provide some airiness.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
This creates the illusion of airiness versus even less square footage.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2026
There’s the airiness of the Eagles, the self-seriousness of Jim Morrison, and even the quirkiness of Strawberry Alarm Clock.
—Millan Verma, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
The modernist mountain lodge stands out in the historic town with a color palette of snow white, warm woods, and rust, and airiness conveyed by white oak millwork and textured stone mosaics.
—Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
The airiness factor of Brooklinen’s duvet cover is unmatched, especially if the duvet insert is equally lightweight.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
Uranus prefers the airiness of Gemini, so this shift feels like the universe finally cutting you a break.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for airiness
Noun
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Recent mill collections have highlighted the diverse aesthetics these fibers can bring to denim—some introduce a subtle texture or lightness, while others enhance the fabric with distinctive tactile effects.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Mar. 2026
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The ankle-revealing design adds lightness to any look, which is ideal for midi-skirts in soft colors, airy materials, pleats, or other delicate details.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In a film that nimbly walks the tightrope between lightheartedness and weightlessness, Jerry and Mabel’s antagonistic relationship ends up proving the unexpected core of the story.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2026
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Their first weekend was spent unpacking and getting used to living in weightlessness, even though Meir and Fedyaev have both been to the ISS once previously.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Savannah red rice is a regional delicacy that might come packed with seafood, sausage, or chicken.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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And because Mary Lavin is working with the short story rather than the novel, what happens in her fiction must have the noise of delicacy and then a fierce or piercing after-effect.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Airiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airiness. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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