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
Regardless of the exact track, expect blustery, cold conditions with wind chills holding in the 10 to 15 degrees range.
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Justin Lewis, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
That may not sound like much, but for the last 5-year measurement (2020-2024) the average was 16 inches, making 27 seem blustery.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
For so long, that was the blustery Arctic—but new generations in Canada’s cities are evolving the sound.
—Amelia Dhuga, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
Winds will be blustery out of the north with gusts topping 25 mph.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
Solving the crime will require quick detours into the lives of his loyal partner who was killed (Kenneth Choi); his new partner (Kali Reis), who seems the soul of trustiness; his blustery AA sponsor (Chris Sullivan); and his teen-brat daughter (Kylie Rogers).
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Harrison Mevis kicked a 42-yard field after Matthew Stafford drove the offense 54 yards, and Los Angeles beat the Chicago Bears 20-17 at blustery, snowy Soldier Field.
—Rob Maaddi, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2026
So as the Rams prepare to face wintery and blustery conditions in their divisional round playoff game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Soldier Field – a mere 90-minute drive from Mevis’ hometown in Warsaw, Indiana –the kicker is nonplussed about the weather report.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
The forecast indicates that another blast of Arctic air, accompanied by blustery winds, will pass through the area.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2026
Justin Lewis, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
That may not sound like much, but for the last 5-year measurement (2020-2024) the average was 16 inches, making 27 seem blustery.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
For so long, that was the blustery Arctic—but new generations in Canada’s cities are evolving the sound.
—Amelia Dhuga, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
Winds will be blustery out of the north with gusts topping 25 mph.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
Solving the crime will require quick detours into the lives of his loyal partner who was killed (Kenneth Choi); his new partner (Kali Reis), who seems the soul of trustiness; his blustery AA sponsor (Chris Sullivan); and his teen-brat daughter (Kylie Rogers).
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Harrison Mevis kicked a 42-yard field after Matthew Stafford drove the offense 54 yards, and Los Angeles beat the Chicago Bears 20-17 at blustery, snowy Soldier Field.
—Rob Maaddi, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2026
So as the Rams prepare to face wintery and blustery conditions in their divisional round playoff game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Soldier Field – a mere 90-minute drive from Mevis’ hometown in Warsaw, Indiana –the kicker is nonplussed about the weather report.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
The forecast indicates that another blast of Arctic air, accompanied by blustery winds, will pass through the area.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blustery
Adjective
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Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Winds will be gusty and quite strong through the weekend, blowing 14 mph to 18 mph and gusting up to 34 mph.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Great for windy days to shield your face and keep your hair in place, this accessory is both fashionable and functional.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Hundreds of Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts converged on the grounds of the Carroll County Agriculture Center in Westminster on Saturday, braving the cold, windy weather to partake in some outdoor fun at the Carroll District of the Boy Scouts of America’s annual Klondike Derby.—
Carroll County Times,
Baltimore Sun,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Fan and critical consensus touted Kendrick Lamar’s triumphant-if-too-breezy GNX as one of 2024’s best and most successful rap albums.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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And what in a woman’s life today is simple, let alone light and breezy?—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Blustery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blustery. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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