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
At a blustery Barbican Centre in central London on Monday night, the cast and crew of Tina Gharavi’s film defied the wind and gathered to celebrate their opener.
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Waxed Barbour jackets and Burberry trenches fit for the blustery British outdoors have never gone out of style.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Winds will be blustery; out of the northwest 10 to 20 mph gusting up to 30 MPH at times.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Set along the cold, deep waters of Islay’s village of Port Ellen, the hotel is well placed for long blustery walks along the Three Distilleries Pathway, which takes you to the island’s heavy hitters of Laphroaig, Lagavulin, and, of course, Ardbeg.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Sinner rallied from 3-1 down in the second set amid blustery conditions at the Monte Carlo Country Club and served out the match, clinching it on his first match point when Alcaraz returned a forehand long.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Thanks to a slow-moving weather system stalled over the Florida peninsula, the Orlando area will see an unusually high amount of rain for April through Thursday — with blustery conditions to boot.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Waxed Barbour jackets and Burberry trenches fit for the blustery British outdoors have never gone out of style.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Winds will be blustery; out of the northwest 10 to 20 mph gusting up to 30 MPH at times.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Set along the cold, deep waters of Islay’s village of Port Ellen, the hotel is well placed for long blustery walks along the Three Distilleries Pathway, which takes you to the island’s heavy hitters of Laphroaig, Lagavulin, and, of course, Ardbeg.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Sinner rallied from 3-1 down in the second set amid blustery conditions at the Monte Carlo Country Club and served out the match, clinching it on his first match point when Alcaraz returned a forehand long.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Thanks to a slow-moving weather system stalled over the Florida peninsula, the Orlando area will see an unusually high amount of rain for April through Thursday — with blustery conditions to boot.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blustery
Adjective
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At lower elevations, forecasters are increasingly focused on fire danger as dry vegetation combines with gusty winds and low humidity.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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Winds will be gusty on Tuesday out of the south and southwest at 10 to 25 mph.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The sea was rough, windy, and miserable.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Andreeva managed the windy conditions well, mixing in a strong serve with a forehand slice and even some moon balls.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Ahead, shop more of Stewart’s breezy summer styles.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The retailer is brimming with chic, travel-ready finds that make packing for warm-weather getaways feel effortless and stylish, from breezy linen pants and figure-flattering sundresses to comfortable sandals and even spacious suitcases, all up to 70 percent off.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Blustery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blustery. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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