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Recent Examples of breathable
Best ski gloves These gloves have a waterproof membrane, are insulated, moisture-wicking and highly breathable.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Not only are they made with a soft, stretchy, breathable fabric, but the wide-leg silhouette offers a more comfortable, non-restricting feel.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 28 Feb. 2026
Look for light, breathable fabrics or dividers that can easily be moved for more versatility.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
To nix future awakenings, Dr. Holliday-Bell suggests keeping your space cool—find bedding made from breathable fabrics like cotton.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 24 Feb. 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Not only are they made with a soft, stretchy, breathable fabric, but the wide-leg silhouette offers a more comfortable, non-restricting feel.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 28 Feb. 2026
Look for light, breathable fabrics or dividers that can easily be moved for more versatility.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
To nix future awakenings, Dr. Holliday-Bell suggests keeping your space cool—find bedding made from breathable fabrics like cotton.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 24 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for breathable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathable
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The membrane, which wraps around the battery like a skin, is a composite material comprising lithium chloride (LiCl), graphene oxide (GO), and active carbon fiber (ACF), all encased in a porous PTFE membrane and supported by a copper frame.—
Etiido Uko
March 04,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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The resolution also draws attention to potential geological and environmental concerns, citing its underground porous limestone that creates risks for sinkholes and water movement, in addition to the city’s history of major flooding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The textile strap can be adjusted to your exact liking on each foot, since the fabric is completely permeable.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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Barriers between rich and poor neighborhoods were permeable.—
Henry Grabar,
The Atlantic,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathable. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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