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Recent Examples of breathable
Constructed with a flattering crossover waistband, ultra-wide pant legs, and deep side pockets, these stretchy, breathable pants are perfect for workouts, long walks, and, of course, lengthy travel days.
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
The soft-sided carrier features a spacious design, breathable mesh panels, and locking zippers for security.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
This breathable print is made of 144-thread-count cotton and Oeko-Tex certified.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
It’s made of breathable cotton and has a lightweight, yet warm, polyester fill to keep you cozy without overheating.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
The soft-sided carrier features a spacious design, breathable mesh panels, and locking zippers for security.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
This breathable print is made of 144-thread-count cotton and Oeko-Tex certified.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
It’s made of breathable cotton and has a lightweight, yet warm, polyester fill to keep you cozy without overheating.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathable
Adjective
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Typically, these formations have porous rock layers overlaid by impermeable rock that blocks upward movement.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Karst formations, a porous rock, stick out as jagged protrusions in between lush forest and provide plenty of places for small creatures to hide.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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The permeable ties between universities and business are another.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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So, the landscape architect developed the Sponge City and Sponge Planet concepts, which advocate for cities to use permeable surfaces, landscaping and green spaces to absorb and filter water.—
Elisabeth Brier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathable. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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