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Recent Examples of airiness
In this dim foyer, Benjamin Moore's Natural Cream swoops in to provide some airiness.
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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
Bradley has an airiness about her—an impenetrable light source that maintains positivity through strife.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 4 Dec. 2025
In her book, the formula for infusing a sense of airiness into a small kitchen is yellow cabinets paired with crystal knobs and quartz countertops.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
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
Bradley has an airiness about her—an impenetrable light source that maintains positivity through strife.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 4 Dec. 2025
In her book, the formula for infusing a sense of airiness into a small kitchen is yellow cabinets paired with crystal knobs and quartz countertops.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for airiness
Noun
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Levito, a former US national champion in 2023 and silver medalist at the World Championships in 2024, brings a signature lightness and grace to the ice.—
Alice Rosati,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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With the Stargazer Duo tent, IO started to move away from pure lightness and sleekness as its primary selling points, offering a tent that truly opened things up.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Passengers get to experience a few minutes of weightlessness and see Earth against the blackness of space during New Shepard flights, each of which lasts 10 to 12 minutes.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Passengers will experience a few minutes of weightlessness and see views of Earth from over 60 miles high.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Guests are invited to tour the oyster farm before a tasting menu at the O Bar, and there are plenty of other opportunities to sample these salty delicacies across the three other restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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People deep clean their houses and shop for specific new year delicacies.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Airiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airiness. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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