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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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 kitchen, dining, and living spaces open to each other, with ceilings high enough to make everything feel airy but not cavernous.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
The two locales are connected by a large radio broadcast booth window and, overhead, a sweeping curve of airy, decorative bricks, the kind that were once standard in Florida homes and buildings, a nice throwback to the past.
—Mary Damiano, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Light Blue To create a gentle, airy feeling—especially in rooms with limited natural light—interior designer Rebekah Murphy suggests Windy Sky 1639 by Benjamin Moore.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
Towards the bottom, the silhouette shifted into a voluminous, feathery finish, creating a striking textural contrast against the airy knit.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 15 Feb. 2026
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
The two locales are connected by a large radio broadcast booth window and, overhead, a sweeping curve of airy, decorative bricks, the kind that were once standard in Florida homes and buildings, a nice throwback to the past.
—Mary Damiano, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Light Blue To create a gentle, airy feeling—especially in rooms with limited natural light—interior designer Rebekah Murphy suggests Windy Sky 1639 by Benjamin Moore.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
Towards the bottom, the silhouette shifted into a voluminous, feathery finish, creating a striking textural contrast against the airy knit.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for airy
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Made with castor seed oil and shea butter, the smooth-gliding pencil was designed to draw on fluffy, feathery strokes.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Return of Trader Joe's Peony Tulips Peony tulips are popular Trader Joe's flowers that are reminiscent of the soft, fluffy peonies that don’t typically show up at Trader Joe’s until later in the season.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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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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What's so appealing about this spring boot is their comfortable fit and elevated, androgynous structure, which looks very similar to an Oxford dress shoe when paired with Johnson's black Agolde straight-leg '90s jeans.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
15 Feb. 2026
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Heavy snow was forecast for elevated areas, Spender said.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Foot traffic at restaurants, shops and mosques sharply declined, turning once-lively economic and social hubs into ghost towns, and threatening to cripple the livelihood of an entire community.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The lively City Hall gala was Boston’s third official celebration since the city formally recognized the day as a holiday in 2023, and attendees marked the occasion with a range of artistic showcases and performances.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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Two brands – one, Diotima, led by female designer Rachel Scott, and the other, Eckhaus Latta, by Mike Eckhaus and Zoe Latta – showed a subtler way to get fashion audiences thinking.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The muted denim blue creates a subtle pop of color, and the large medallion pattern in the center is distressed for an antique feel.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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Though not a comforter, this three-piece quilt set packs a similar cloud-like comfort thanks to its 100 percent cotton material that is light as a feather, wicks away moisture, and feels smooth to the touch.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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The interior has lots of natural light and organic elements, like light wood finishes and ample greenery.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Best Women’s Clothing Deals From buttery soft T-shirts to breezy jumpsuits, there’s no shortage of chic and comfy spring wardrobe staples hidden in the Macy’s sale section.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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The afternoon is mostly sunny with some clouds once again, with highs reaching the mid- to upper 70s and breezy winds.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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In honor of the rich history the property boasts, Casa Cody was designated a Class 1 historic site, Palm Springs’ highest level of historic preservation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Prototype achieves high capacity and industrial-scale metrics At the core of the prototype is a conductive polymer known as poly(benzodifurandione), or PBFDO.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airy. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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