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Recent Examples of airiness
Light neutrals and some darker shades are perfect for adding Southern charm or airiness to a room.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 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
This lamp from his recent CB2 collection takes all the airiness of a Noguchi paper lantern and adds a jolt of chrome and marble for something seriously sexy.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 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
The brand achieves that light, delicate, and drapey feeling by using spacer fabric, which is made up of multiple layers of fibers, giving the AirEssentials collection its unique 3D-like airiness and unmatched breathability.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2025
The midi skirt was constructed with a bevy of pleats, crafted with an airiness that lent itself to a flowing aesthetic.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 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
This lamp from his recent CB2 collection takes all the airiness of a Noguchi paper lantern and adds a jolt of chrome and marble for something seriously sexy.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 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
The brand achieves that light, delicate, and drapey feeling by using spacer fabric, which is made up of multiple layers of fibers, giving the AirEssentials collection its unique 3D-like airiness and unmatched breathability.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2025
The midi skirt was constructed with a bevy of pleats, crafted with an airiness that lent itself to a flowing aesthetic.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for airiness
Noun
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To assess the roots, carefully remove the plant from its pot and examine them for firmness, lightness, and suppleness.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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But with Rawayana, depth is always masked by lightness.—
Leonor C. Suárez,
Rolling Stone,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In future missions, such plasma will help SpaceForge forge super efficient, out-of-this-world materials in weightlessness.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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This marks a major shift from space exploration to space manufacturing, leveraging weightlessness to create high-tech materials far superior to those made on Earth.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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But Bryan lacks the delicacy to thread this needle.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
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He was immediately struck by her refinement, her delicacy, and, of course, her beauty.—
Lili Anolik,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Airiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airiness. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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