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Recent Examples of airiness
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.
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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
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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Her film holds a rare balance of lightness and depth, moving originally between humor and vulnerability without ever losing emotional truth.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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The frontier dissolves into the lightness of air, and the world is full of holes.—
Henry Freedland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are even pens that can work in the weightlessness of space.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Beautyrest adjustable bed has pre-empted your modification needs in many ways, from head-and foot-rest incline options to a zero-gravity preset that provides a feeling of weightlessness.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Here's exactly how to make this Southern delicacy last just a little bit longer, according to the pros.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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For all their sophistication—transforming a poisonous root and its leaves into a whole range of delicacies is no mean feat—for years such dishes were seen by the city’s elite as the food of poverty.—
Michael Snyder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Airiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airiness. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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