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open to the free circulation of air a pleasant, airy room

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Recent Examples of airy Her director’s wardrobe has consisted of multiple variations of ballet flats and Mary Janes (the aforementioned Schutz pair too), relaxed denim jeans, and airy Oxford shirts. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2025 Yet for all its craft, the film remains airy and unsubstantial, never quite rising to the full potential of its premise. Leila Latif, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025 Open, airy spaces and abundant natural light make the pad feel bright and welcoming, providing just the right amount of Southern charm. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025 The deep pocket sheets are made of 300 thread count organic long staple cotton for a naturally airy yet soft feel. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for airy
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Adjective
  • The opening hits you with a beautiful mandarin that feels fresh and zesty, paired with the sweetest marshmallow accord that somehow manages to feel both powdery and fluffy at the same time.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The egg was cooked hard but still fluffy with cheese throughout.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • There was also a 7-inch touchscreen with Porsche’s PCM navigation system sitting above climate controls that included heated and ventilated seats.
    Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The service may be unique due to the lie-flat seats, but Twiliner is not the first to introduce an elevated bus experience.
    Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Mencer and Grobmyer traveled to the nation's capital as farms and other operations continue to struggle with low crop prices and elevated production costs.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The line connects the bustling Praça dos Restauradores in Baixa (downtown Lisbon) with the lively Bairro Alto district and the São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
  • While in La Latina, its winding medieval lanes overflow with lively tapas bars and local chatter.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • This planet is electric, unpredictable and genius with its approach, but its transits are anything but subtle.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Even subtle light or noise can disrupt sleep cycles, preventing you from reaching the deeper, most restorative stages of sleep necessary for physical and mental recovery.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Asset-light new entrants like On The Beach, offering the protections of traditional package holiday providers while not owning any hotels or aircraft, have become big players.
    Ian King, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
  • While the chain’s appeal included some modifications, such as a revised landscaping plan to help with light concerns, changes to traffic plans for the site were not offered.
    Rose Evans September 10, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • For something more exclusive, the Seychelles, an archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean, delivers barefoot luxury—from breezy suites on Mahé (the largest island of Seychelles) to private-island hideaways.
    Karin Jones, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2025
  • From breezy beach houses to polished family homes, the firm’s work is perfectly tailored to the clients’ needs.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • However, the AmCham Shanghai survey found 14% of the respondents reported the environment for foreign businesses in China was worsening, with the tech sector seeing the highest challenges at 31% of industry respondents.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
  • If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airy. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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