1
as in fluffy
resembling air in lightness
the bakery's lemon pies are famous for their airy meringues
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2
as in ventilated
open to the free circulation of air
a pleasant, airy room
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as in elevated
located at a greater height than average or usual
airy mountain villages
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as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
the airy revelry of their latest album is a departure from the slower and more somber music of the band's previous work
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5
as in subtle
satisfying or pleasing because of fineness or mildness
an airy cologne that would be appropriate to wear to the office
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Recent Examples of airy
The bedskirt is woven from European linen and long staple cotton, giving it an airy aesthetic.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
Walnut kitchen cabinetry and built-in shelves with backlighting in the family room are additional highlights of the airy interiors.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2026
Popular Chicago pizza spot Bonci is bringing pizza al taglio — a Roman-style pizza with an airy crust and crispy bottom — to the River District in downtown Naperville.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
The design is bright and airy, accented by a collection of modern original art from talents like Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, and Jeff Koons.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
Walnut kitchen cabinetry and built-in shelves with backlighting in the family room are additional highlights of the airy interiors.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2026
Popular Chicago pizza spot Bonci is bringing pizza al taglio — a Roman-style pizza with an airy crust and crispy bottom — to the River District in downtown Naperville.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
The design is bright and airy, accented by a collection of modern original art from talents like Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, and Jeff Koons.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for airy
Adjective
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Quick-cooking basmati rice helps turn this recipe into dinner in no time and stays fluffy throughout the entire cooking process.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Chappell Roan debuted a striking fluffy bob with a semi-sheer patchwork corset dress.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Inclusive of a 283-mile range, and 300 horsepower, the Elite model comes standard with dual AWD motors, 21-inch aluminum alloy wheels, and heated and ventilated seats.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
25 Dec. 2025
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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
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Its soft and lightweight material is great for dinner or dancing, and the indigo wash is a little more elevated than stone or distressed.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Locals consistently rave about FIG and Leon’s Oyster Shop, though wandering around aimlessly—especially on the city’s lively King Street—is part of the fun, too.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Anecdotally, schools with bell-to-bell bans report livelier lunchtime conversations, and some research suggests that time and distance are critical for counteracting phones’ addictive tendencies.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
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The subtle split among Democrats began emerging minutes after the first US strikes on Saturday.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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This Madewell pair is made from high-quality denim with a subtle stretch to hug your curves and ensure all-day comfort.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There’s an update on the barn jacket in a soft light blue wash, with a contrast white leather collar; a sweeping denim car coat ideal for transitional weather, and an A-line denim skirt designed to be worn over pants.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Generally this means books that are prose-light, plot-forward, and propulsive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Temperatures behind the front will drop into the 50s and low 60s, with breezy north winds.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Oklahoman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Style them with a flowy dress for brunch dates, slacks and a blazer at work, or breezy linen pants and a T-shirt for casual wear any day of the week.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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The machine scanned the skull using bright, nondestructive X-rays, generating over 9,000 high-resolution images and terabytes of data.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Allen was led by fiesty 5-foot-6 guard Nehemiah Lawrence, who finished with a team high 19 points.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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