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Recent Examples of airiness
This creates the illusion of airiness versus even less square footage.
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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
The monitor, which weighs only 780g, has an airiness that belies its sturdy design.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
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
The monitor, which weighs only 780g, has an airiness that belies its sturdy design.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for airiness
Noun
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Blazy’s Chanel was a story of lightness that began with transparent silk mousseline pieces and flourished into dresses and suits and dresses ornamented with layers of feathers.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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This isn't to mention the lightness, portability, build quality and excellent display.—
Keumars Afifi-Sabet,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 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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From the metallic sheen of a beetle to the delicacy of a butterfly, Sandini described how Materia Futura plucks inspiration straight from nature.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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McVicar and Holloway, an American who makes her Lyric debut with this performance, have no interest in the erotic Victorian combo of delicacy and determination that so interested Wilde; on the contrary, this Salome starts and ends everything low down in the body, where deeper truths reside.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Airiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airiness. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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