airiness

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Recent Examples of airiness Light and midtone shades of blue add a sense of airiness to small kitchens. Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 16 July 2026 Without the armrests on one side, the silhouette creates airiness, something that’s crucial in a couch for a small space. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026 For smoother hummus, use a high-power blender, blend longer, add more tahini or olive oil, or incorporate ice for airiness. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026 Compared with those of the older behemoths, the stairs of this 105-story giant do have an airiness about them, which was apparently an intention in the design. Michelle Sinclair Colman, Curbed, 7 May 2026 The AirPods deliver a clean, separated sound with an emphasis on crispness, clarity, and airiness. Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026 His playing also contributes to the airiness of the album, the sense of weightlessness that has more in common with SUSS or Chuck Johnson than anybody on country radio. Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026 The rest of the house had her mother’s easy sense of style and airiness. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for airiness
Noun
  • The diamond-set is further enhanced by the two cultured pearls, with a design that heightens sculpture and lightness.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • While the film’s logline hints at something a bit darker — a young woman makes her way through the rarefied world of New York literary mags in the years before #MeToo is even a glimmer — there’s a real lightness to the final film.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The attraction also features multiple negative-G moments, which create a sense of weightlessness for riders.
    Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2026
  • This can be experienced if a lift or airplane falls freely and the occupants experience weightlessness.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Rooney and Kate sported looks in black and white for Monday’s Toronto International Film Festival red carpet, adding a touch of delicacy and botanical inspiration to each of their respective attire.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Food Souvlaki and spanakopita aren’t the only delicacies Greece is famed for.
    Jennifer Tzeses, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

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“Airiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airiness. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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