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Recent Examples of airiness
Without the armrests on one side, the silhouette creates airiness, something that’s crucial in a couch for a small space.
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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
In this dim foyer, Benjamin Moore's Natural Cream swoops in to provide some airiness.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
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
In this dim foyer, Benjamin Moore's Natural Cream swoops in to provide some airiness.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for airiness
Noun
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There is a remarkable lightness to Tuchel, a candour and directness.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The lightness of Marley hair makes this protective style one of the least damaging on the scalp.—
Amira Rasool,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Previous Virgin Galactic missions have lasted more than an hour from takeoff to touchdown, but passengers typically only have a few minutes to see Earth from space while experiencing a few minutes of weightlessness.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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During the 11-minute journey, astronauts soar past the Kármán line (100 km/62 miles), experience several minutes of weightlessness, and enjoy views of Earth.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Owner and chef Elena Reygadas Castillo’s signature bakery delicacy is a buttery guava roll, devised in an ideal swirl.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Also, tips for buying, storing, and enjoying this delicacy at home.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
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“Airiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airiness. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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