as in gusty
marked by strong wind or more wind than usual
it can be a bit risky to drive across the bridge on a blustery day
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Recent Examples of blustery
The weather may still be summery in much of Europe but Martine Rose and Napapijri are already thinking about cold winter nights, blustery winds and snowfall.
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
And an almost incidental scene, in which the NSA’s North Korea expert (Greta Lee) watches a Battle of Gettysburg reenactment with her son on a day off, seems a sardonic acknowledgment that war for America is a blustery display with little long-range vision.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
And an almost incidental scene, in which the NSA’s North Korea expert (Greta Lee) watches a Battle of Gettysburg reenactment with her son on a day off, seems a sardonic acknowledgment that war for America is a blustery display with little long-range vision.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blustery
Adjective
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The area could see gusty winds, localized blowing dust and heavy rainfall.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Around 1,000 firefighters are battling the huge inferno—which was only 7 percent contained at the start of the week—amid gusty winds and dry conditions.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Similarly, a lightweight packable rain jacket can handle both unexpected showers and windy days on deck without taking up much room.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In the clip, Goggins can be seen driving along the windy roads as the sun shines over him.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But the real star is Liquid Vacation, a collaboration cocktail served at Little Palm, the hotel's poolside bar that transforms from breezy daytime cafe to lively evening hotspot.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Black-and-white stripes of all orientations and sizes packed a subtle preppy punch; giant sun hats were paired (expectedly) with breezy dresses and (unexpectedly) with sweater vests, ties and trousers; and bright pops of red infused the collection with intentional excitement.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Blustery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blustery. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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